tapiridae

• Famille taxonomique de mammifères comprenant les tapirs et leurs parents éteints.

A taxonomic family of mammals that includes tapirs and their extinct relatives.

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1. Tapir familyC2formalscientific

   A taxonomic family of large, herbivorous mammals, including tapirs and their extinct relatives, characterized by a short, prehensile snout.

   Famille des tapirs

   • The Tapiridae family includes several species found in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.
   • Fossil records show that Tapiridae once had a wider distribution across the globe.
   • Researchers study the evolutionary history of Tapiridae to understand ancient ecosystems.