South American Tapir Spotted in Rio de Janeiro After 100 Years

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South American tapir reappears in Brazil's Atlantic Forest after a century-long absence.

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Hidden cameras in Cunhambebe State Park captured 108 images of a female tapir with her calves, marking their first sighting since 1914.

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Living since the Eocene period 35 million years ago, tapirs now face declining numbers across all species.

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Deforestation, hunting, and low reproduction rates pushed these herbivores toward extinction in South America.

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Rio de Janeiro's State Environmental Institute confirmed the discovery in the protected 38,000-hectare conservation zone.

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These herbivores sustain themselves on a diverse diet of leaves, shoots, fruits, and water plants in their forest habitat

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The tapir's return signals a positive development for endangered species conservation in Brazil's protected forest regions.

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Cunhambebe State Park, established in 2008, proves vital for preserving endangered wildlife in their natural environment.

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The returning mammals play crucial roles in seed dispersal, population control, and genetic diversity within the ecosystem.

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