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Grace the tapir

Grace

Grace is the newest and youngest member of the tapir troop. She became an orphan after being separated from her mother during a forest fire in 2025.

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.