ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by @katieorlinsky The camouflage of stripes and spots on the fur of a baby tapir disappear after adolescence. Tapirs are South America’s largest land mammal, similar in shape to a giant pig—they can weigh from 300-700 lbs (135-315 kg). They are known as “gardeners of the forest” for spreading fruit seeds through their feces and promoting biodiversity and healthy plant growth. However, agricultural development, deforestation, poaching, and roadkill accidents are threatening to completely wipe out this endangered herbivore species. I met this little guy with the beautiful fur at a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Campo Grande, Brazil.」7月5日 3時36分