Baird’s Tapirs are the largest land mammals in Latin America. They aren’t particularly aggressive, however, and act more like a docile cow as they forage in the rain forest. This one had no idea that I was lying on the ground just in front of him and he kept coming toward me, nose sniffing the ground, searching for fresh leaves to eat. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 1/100th of a second
Thanks Van. I really felt invisible on this one because tapirs are usually very cautious around people. Lying down on the ground and being very quiet has its rewards (as well as its ticks).
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Baird’s Tapirs are the largest land mammals in Latin America. They aren’t particularly aggressive, however, and act more like a docile cow as they forage in the rain forest. This one had no idea that I was lying on the ground just in front of him and he kept coming toward me, nose sniffing the ground, searching for fresh leaves to eat.
great pic. ( to day.
Firm in your determination—-In search of what , we know not—-Let a good nose lead.
Looks like he’d make a good pet. Think a tapir would be happy in a NYC studio?
Hey Nick, I don’t think there’s enough room for a goldfish in a typical NYC studio.
I want one. My dog would like a friend.
Awesome shot Sean! Love the perspective on this little known (at least, to me…) animal….
OK, so what happen when he/she figured out you were there? Who flinched first? Nice photo.
Thanks Van. I really felt invisible on this one because tapirs are usually very cautious around people. Lying down on the ground and being very quiet has its rewards (as well as its ticks).
How cool Sean !! great pic … he looks like a mixed bag of animals like some of them from down under, love that snorffulus snout LOL
Love this image, they are such interesting animals.