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Lowland Tapir
Varela, D., Flesher, K., Cartes, J.L., de Bustos, S., Chalukian, S., Ayala, G. & Richard-Hansen, C. 2019. Tapirus terrestris. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T21474A45174127. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T21474A45174127.en. Accessed on 22 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Carabobo State, Venezuela
Lowland tapir population in the northeast of South America are only found within protected areas due to strong pressures outside of these regions. Prevalent illegal hunting, combined with harassment from dogs, causes significant decreases in these populations. Alongside this, illegal timber activities and competition with cattle further reduces numbers.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Deforsa, Venezuela
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Eucalyptus and Corymbia tree species plantations
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