A baby Malayan tapir, born at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma on February 2, 2025, is helping preserve an animal species that maintains forest diversity in Asia. The birth marks just the second time in the zoo’s 120-year history that a tapir has been born there. The baby, which looks like a tiny watermelon with legs due to its spotted pattern, weighs about 20 pounds – quite small compared to its parents. Its mother Yuna weighs 900 pounds, while father Baku tips the scales at 800 pounds. Both parents are 10 years old. “We’re thrilled to witness this incredible moment … Continue reading Rare Malayan Tapir Born at Tacoma Zoo: Only Second in 120 Years, Weighs Just 20 Pounds