Life Endangered Baird’s Tapir Calf, as Yet Unnamed, Born at San Diego Zoo by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego June 26, 2024, 10:45 p.m.

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.

A wounded Baird’s tapir as seen during a fight in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in May 2024. Photo from Reyna-Hurtado, Huerta-Rodríguez and Rojas-Flores (2025) ...

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.

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom ...

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 tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one ...

A wounded Baird’s tapir as seen during a fight in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in May 2024. Photo from Reyna-Hurtado, Huerta-Rodríguez and Rojas-Flores (2025) ...

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.

The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one ...

A wounded Baird’s tapir as seen during a fight in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in May 2024. Photo from Reyna-Hurtado, Huerta-Rodríguez and Rojas-Flores (2025) ...