tapir

Meanings

• noun

  A large, herbivorous mammal with a short, prehensile snout and a distinctive hump on its back. Tapirs have a thick, protective layer of skin that is covered in various patterns of dark and light markings.

  - "The tapir is a fascinating animal with its unique appearance and prehensile snout."
  - "Tapirs are important seed dispersers in the rainforests where they live."
  - "The baby tapir is called a calf."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bush cow

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Variants

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tapir , tapirs

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Etymology

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The word 'tapir' comes from the Tupi-Guarani language, meaning 'water-porker'. This name likely refers to the tapir's habit of living near water and its pig-like appearance.

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Trivia

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1. Tapirs have a very poor sense of smell.

2. Tapirs are the only mammals that have a flexible, prehensile snout.

3. Tapirs have been known to use their snouts to knock over trees to reach the leaves and fruits inside.

4. Tapirs have a gestation period of about 14 months.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rhinoceros: Both tapirs and rhinoceroses are large, herbivorous mammals with prehensile snouts and thick, protective skin. However, tapirs have a more elongated snout and are found primarily in the Americas, while rhinoceroses are found in Africa and Asia.

2. Peccary: Peccaries are pig-like animals that are related to tapirs. They have a similar body shape and are also herbivores, but they have a more pig-like snout and are found primarily in Central and South America.

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Culture

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In many indigenous cultures, tapirs are considered sacred animals and are revered for their role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Tapirs have been featured in the folklore and art of various indigenous peoples, including the Mayans and the Ashaninka.

How to Memorize "tapir"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'tapir', try visualizing a large, gray animal with a short, prehensile snout and a hump on its back, living near a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tapir' with the word 'water-porker' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tapir: The Animal Padding In Rivers' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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