Rare Tapir Born In San Diego Zoo

An endangered Baird’s tapir was born in the San Diego Zoo on June 3rd. Mother Luna is bonding with her calf, who is doing well. “The calf is starting to get ‘zoomies’ and likes to mouth and play with leaves and food even if she’s not eating it,” the Zoo announced. “They spend their time grooming, nursing and laying together.” The Baird’s tapir is endangered due to hunting, habitat loss, and palm oil plantations. They are native to Mexico and Central America. (UPI)