Tapirus terrestris
Brazilian tapir (English), Tapir amazónico (Spanish), Sachavaca (Peru)
© Renata Leite Pitman
Tracks:
Tapirs have large tracks with 3-4 toes showing in the front tracks and 3 toes showing in the hind track. The toes are large and rounded.
Similar tracks:
Giant armadillo can leave similar tracks, but they have more pointed toes and the front track only shows a few deep claw marks.
Los Amigos, Peru, 2008
Jonah Evans
Los Amigos, Peru, 2008
Jonah Evans
Cocha Cashu, 2001
Renata Leite
Los Amigos, Peru, 2003
Renata Leite
Los Amigos, Peru, 2003
Renata Leite
Los Amigos, Peru, 2008
Jonah Evans
Bahia, Brazil, 1998
Renata Leite
Bahia, Brazil, 1998
Renata Leite
