The Tapir - Belize National Animal

In 1981 the Biards tapir was declared the National Animal of Belize. The tapir is known asMountain Cow and are the largest land mammalsthatdwell in the rainforest properties in Belize. Although it is called mountain cow, this creature has no relations with cows but in fact the tapir is related to the horse and also kin to rhinoceros but are shaped like a pig.


These dusty brown mammals are chubbily built with short legs and dumpy nose trunk. They have a white fringe around the eyes and lips and its ear tips are also white and on occasions some spottedroaming Belize property for sale also have white patches of fur on the throat and chest. A tapir is almost the size of a donkey but weights up to 600 pounds and thus the name of “Danto” in Spanish.

Tapirs are mostly active during the night as they feed along river banks near better in Belize ecocommunity since it is located along the macal river. These creatures are herbivorous mammals that feed on grass, leaves, buds fruits and aquatic vegetation. They are excellent swimmers and spend a fair amount of time in the riveror lakes during the hot days.

Tapirs are also great climbers and perhaps during your stay at better in Belize eco lodge you may spot them roaming around great off grid property land for sale. However due to deforestation and hunting these creatures can become extinct, thus the reason it is illegal to hunt, harm and kill the national animal in Belize.


To find out more information about these vulnerable creatures that roam Belize property visit our site at http://www.betterinbelize.com or email us at info@betterinbelize.com. You can also call us Toll- Free from North America 1-877-836-2756.
Location: Belize

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