After more than a century of being considered extinct, a surprise has occurred in Brazil: the return of the South American tapir, a species once believed to be extinct, has been reported. Hidden cameras, placed deep in the dense forests of Cunhambebe State Park, revealed an extraordinary sight: not one, not two, but three South American tapirs.
These rhinoceros-like animals were believed to be extinct since the last recorded sighting in 1914 in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park, located about 140 kilometers from Cunhambebe. Footage and videos collected by Rio de Janeiro's State Institute of the Environment showed three tapirs roaming the park.
The return of the tapir, the largest land animal in South America, has excited researchers, who consider the appearance an "encouraging sign" for the conservation of the endangered species. The South American tapir, also known as the Brazilian tapir, is a species that has survived for about 35 million years, but is now in danger of extinction due to urbanization, environmental destruction and illegal hunting.
In its natural habitat, the Brazilian tapir is an animal that loves moisture, is a swimmer, and also helps spread plant seeds through its food. (A2 Televizion)
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