A tapir’s nose is a true multi-purpose tool. Their short, flexible trunk, called a proboscis, nimbly strips leaves and bark from plants, and when crossing a stream, it makes for a handy snorkel.
A tapir’s nose is a true multi-purpose tool. Their short, flexible trunk, called a proboscis, nimbly strips leaves and bark from plants, and when crossing a stream, it makes for a handy snorkel.