Navidad

Navidad was an orphan that was rescued in western Belize during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas festivities in 2005. She is the mother to two male tapirs at The Belize Zoo; Marchismo and Sparks.

Resident Adoption $100 BZD

Non-Resident Adoption $200 BZD

Biology

Length: 6 feet
Height: 3 ft
Weight: 300 - 550 lbs
Lifespan: 20 - 25 years
# of offspring: 1
Gestation period: 13 months

Range & Habitat

Geographic Range: Mexico, Central America, Columbia
Habitats: Humid tropical forests; lowland savanna; pine woodlands; riparian forests; mangrove and coastal scrub forests; montane forests

Food & Function

Diet: Foliage and fruits
Lifestyle: Crepuscular; Terrestrial
Ecological roles: Seed disperser. Nutrient recycler. Bio-indicator.