South American tapir

The lowland tapir is a sturdy, pig-like mammal with a short trunk, roaming the Amazon rainforest. It holds the title of the biggest land animal native to this region, using its flexible nose to grab leaves and fruit.

• Its nose works like a short elephant trunk for plucking food.
• Dark fur helps it blend into shadowy forest undergrowth.
• Known by six different names across South America.