{"title":"Malayan Tapirs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tapir-malayan-asian-realistic-model-toy-plastic-replica-educational-gift-2-5-t137-b52","title":"Tapir Malayan, Asian, Realistic Model Toy Plastic Replica Educational Gift  2.5\"  T137 B52","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe tapir is a hair under 3 inches from nose to rump, and stands 1.5 inches at the eartips. He is made of sturdy, hollow plastic and is very durable. Come look through our entire collection of plastic tapirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Malayan tapir, also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of the five species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The animal is easily identified by its markings, most notably the light-colored patch that extends from its shoulders to its rear end. The rest of its hair is black, except for the tips of its ears, which, as with other tapirs, are rimmed with white. This pattern is for camouflage; the disrupted coloration makes it more difficult to recognize it as a tapir, and other animals may mistake it for a large rock rather than prey when it is lying down to sleep. Exclusively herbivorous, the animal forages for the tender shoots and leaves of more than 115 species of plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eEvery one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. 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Our realistic-looking asian tapir is made of hollow plastic and measures 4 1\/2 inches from nose to tail and stands 2 1\/2 high. The body is moulded with a fur-like pattern and details that almost make it seem real. Its name is moulded into the underside. It comes in blue and a rarer gray. Because the gray is harder to get, it is a little more expensive. This sturdy, light-weight plastic tapir is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. You can make a terrific Asian rainforest shoebox diorama using this and other plastic animals from our gift shop. Come check out our entire collection of tapir toys and gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"parbase smartbody section text\"\u003eTapirs look something like pigs with trunks, but they are actually related to horses and rhinoceroses. This eclectic lineage is an ancient one —and so is the tapir itself. Scientists believe that these animals have changed little over tens of millions of years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"parbase smartbody section text\"\u003eTapirs have a short prehensile (gripping) trunk, which is really an extended nose and upper lip. They use this trunk to grab branches and clean them of leaves or to help pluck tasty fruit. Tapirs feed each morning and evening. During these hours they follow tunnel-like paths, worn through the heavy brush by many a tapir footstep, to reach water holes and lush feeding grounds. 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Asian tapirs are large and beautiful and are seriously endangered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe love our cool new plastic tapir! He got his name (\"Uncle Baku\") from Mary Beaird in one of our famous tapir naming contests. \"Uncle Baku\" is a cartoon tapir characters drawn by Mary, an English artist who loves tapirs and has donated some of her art to our Tapir Preservation Fund CafePress shop. \"Baku\" is the Japanese word for a mythical \"dream eater\" with a long nose. The legend may originally have come from China. The term \"baku\" now applies to tapirs, but in the beginning it may have been a more human-looking character with a long nose. It is a welcome guest, as the dreams it eats tend to be nightmares, thus sparing the dreaming human from the frightening experience of the nightmare. By extension, the baku seems to bring good fortune. Our lifelike plastic tapir is soft and squeezable because it's hollow. It also makes a very tapir-like chirp or squeak when you squeeze its belly. This plastic tapir replica or toy has more realistic features than we've seen on any other toy tapir. The shape and stance have clearly been studied by the manufacturer, because the tapir has such a lifelike appearance. The gray saddle is in the right position, coming down just to the top of the small tail, which also looks very real. The head, nose, ears, and muscles are all well sculpted. The feet are also very natural looking with a lifelike hoof on each toe. We only have one wish concerning the toes - each front foot should have one more. A real tapir has four toes on each front foot and three on each rear foot, while our plastic tapir has three toes on each foot. Other than that, the details are excellent. The tapir even has nostrils at the end of its unique, long nose. The tapir stands 2 3\/4 inches tall and measures 5 1\/4 inches long. Check out our other tapir toys and gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eEvery one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. 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It is also the largest of the four (or five) species of tapirs and is anywhere from just under six feet to nearly 8 feet in length. This does not include their stubby tails which are very short at only two to three inches. That means our model is just about the length of their tails while also being considerably lighter. They usually weigh between 550 and 710 pounds with females being bigger than males. These herbivores are territorial and it was long said they were loners by nature, although more recently it appears that they live in bonded pairs. Since they may eat and sleep at some distance from each other in the wild, the pairing may not often be observed. They have very poor eyesight and make up for that with their excellent senses of smell and hearing. In theory they are very well camouflaged for their environment as they have a black coat with a light or white area that runs from just behind their front shoulders to the back end. That pattern is hard to detect especially when they lie down to sleep. The front feet have four toes while the back feet have three toes each. Most active around dusk and dawn they prefer to live near water sources and eat the shoots and leaves of more than 115 species of plants. Like other tapirs they are in real trouble mainly due to the actions of humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\"\u003eEvery one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. 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As a nocturnal animal, the Malayan tapir is more active during the night, foraging for food and avoiding predators. Its thick skin serves as protection against the underbrush, while its unique appearance makes it a true wonder of the animal kingdom. While tapirs are generally solitary creatures, they can occasionally be found in small family groups. The Malayan tapir plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, dispersing seeds and aiding in the growth of plant life. Conservation efforts are necessary, as the Malayan tapir is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting, and human encroachment. The species’ primary threats include deforestation and poaching, which have significantly reduced its population in the wild. Due to its elusive nature, the Malayan tapir is rarely seen in its natural habitat, making sightings a rare and extraordinary event. Conservation organizations focus on protecting the Malayan tapir by promoting wildlife corridors, educating local communities, and advocating for sustainable land use practices. Efforts are also made to monitor and research tapir populations to ensure their survival. As a critically endangered species, the Malayan tapir’s conservation is crucial to preserving the biodiversity of Southeast Asia’s tropical ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. 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