The Baird’s tapir calf, as yet unnamed, who can be seen with her mother Luna at the San Diego Zoo. Courtesy San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Zoo has announced that female Baird’s tapir Luna gave ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – If you look at a Baird’s Tapir, you might think it’s a smaller version of a hippopotamus. However, its closest relatives are actually horses and rhinos.

Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom. In a video recently released by the zoo, Luna follows her curious calf — a female, born June 3 — as she explores her habitat.

Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom. In a video recently released by the zoo, Luna follows her curious calf — a female, born June 3 — as she explores her habitat.

Amazingly it was a humongous Baird’s tapir, rivaling the size of a small cow. "The tapir appeared curious at our presence and approached within 15 feet of us as we stood, not moving.

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) – The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a rare edition to the family. “We’re excited to announce the birth of a female Baird’s tapir. She was born on ...

Baird’s tapirs, mammals considered gentle and shy, seen fighting and heard whistling in videos from Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, study said.

Costa Rica is not Africa, where a huge number of species pack more bulk than a full-grown man. Most of Costa Rica’s creatures are small enough to pick up and embrace in a bear hug (not recommended).

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) – The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a rare edition to the family. “We’re excited to announce the birth of a female Baird’s tapir. She was born on ...

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) – The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a rare edition to the family. “We’re excited to announce the birth of a female Baird’s tapir. She was born on ...