My excuses....the crazy end of semester report and exam marking took over and then suddenly it was the summer.....!
Here are the long-awaited answers to the Baird's Tapir:
1 How long has the tapir been around (on the Earth)?
35,000,000 years
2 For which country is it the official national animal and where is this country?
Belize. It is between Mexico and Guatamala.
3 What is its other name in the country above and what other animals is it actually related to?
Mountain Cow. It is actually related to the horse and rhinoceros.
4 How many toes does it have? How many on each foot?
14 in total - 4 on each front foot and 3 on each rear foot.
5 How is its nose described and what is it perfect for?
Its nose is rubbery and flexible. It is perfect for eating leaves and aquatic vegetation.
6 What is the maximum it can weigh?
700 pounds (lbs)
7 What is happening to the population of tapirs and why?
Their numbers are dwindling and they are now endangered because their habitats are disappearing.
8 Why is it called Baird's Tapir?
It was discovered by a naturalist called Baird in 1843.
