The tapir is the largest land mammal in Central and South America. They can weight up to 670 pounds. This one — a Baird’s tapir — was photographed in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. They are usually shy of humans, but I remained very quiet on the forest floor and eventually he forgot I was even there. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 78mm) ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 1/80th of a second
wow what great pic. how close was you this creature, ? ) he could do so damange at hiis and weight, to aboutany that get in way. ) great pic. have great time traving around the world. thanks me. )
Remarkable shot, Sean. Can’t say I know much about tapirs, so I do wonder if they pose any danger to those who might seem too close/threatening to these potentially large creatures.
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The tapir is the largest land mammal in Central and South America. They can weight up to 670 pounds. This one — a Baird’s tapir — was photographed in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. They are usually shy of humans, but I remained very quiet on the forest floor and eventually he forgot I was even there.
wow what great pic. how close was you this creature, ? ) he could do so damange at hiis and weight, to aboutany that get in way. ) great pic. have great time traving around the world. thanks me. )
I got very close. Not in this image, but I have a few others where he walked right up to me and almost licked my lens.
Looks similar to ant eater with that snout
You will stop at nothing for a great shot again
Aunt Sue
Thanks Aunt Sue. I love when the animals come to me. I just sat their quietly and it worked its way over before moving off again.
I was so happy to see a tapir in todays posting.
A hold over from ancient giant animals.
—– Many eons to form
—– Odd toes and curious nose
—– Yet soon in peril .
—– Many eons to form
—– Odd toes and curious nose
—– So much in peril .
Remarkable shot, Sean. Can’t say I know much about tapirs, so I do wonder if they pose any danger to those who might seem too close/threatening to these potentially large creatures.