“Amazingly, the roots of the modern Tapir species can be traced all the way back to the Eocene Epoch, which lasted from 56 to 33.9 million years ago. Tapirs are animals that resemble donkeys, but they weigh up to 800 pounds and can be more than six feet long. They also stand between two and four feet high at the shoulder. Their tough hides provide protection from most predators.
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