Current:Home > NewsSignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center:Tampa welcomes unique-looking (but adorable) baby endangered Malayan tapir: See photos -Wealth Evolution Experts
SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center:Tampa welcomes unique-looking (but adorable) baby endangered Malayan tapir: See photos
EchoSense View
Date:2025-04-06 18:33:54
Florida welcomed one unique-looking baby animal on SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank CenterTuesday morning when an endangered Malayan tapir was born, ZooTampa announced Friday.
The Malayan tapir is an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Red List. As of 2014, there were less than 2,500 in the world.
But ZooTampa at Lowry Park added one more with the birth of a calf overnight Monday. The unnamed baby was born to mom Ubi after a 13-month pregnancy, and both are doing well.
“Malayan tapirs are endangered, and any addition is a significant conservation achievement," said Chris Massaro, Senior vice president of zoologicaloOperations at ZooTampa, said in a statement. "Our goal is that when guests see these amazing animals that they will connect with them in ways that inspire action to save the world’s endangered wildlife."
What is the rarest animal in the world?See the list of top 10 most endangered species.
Tapir calf hanging out with mom 'Ubi and dad 'Albert'
The Malayan tapir is the largest among the Tapir family, according to the Malaysia Biodiversity Centre. They have a fleshy nose for picking up leaves and feeding themselves, and adults are recognized by their two-tone, black and white body.
But this baby will keep its unique stripes and spots for the first six months.
The calf was born to Ubi, 18 years old, and dad Albert, who is 13. The two were paired as part of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, according to ZooTampa.
The species faces threats from disruptions to its natural habitat in Malaysia through agriculture, development and human intrusion. ZooTampa said guests can help tapirs by buying sustainability sourced palm oil.
veryGood! (88)
Related
- A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- Intellectuals vs. The Internet
- Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
- McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
Ranking
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
- Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
Recommendation
Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north
Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?