World Tapir Day

April 27, Sunday

World Tapir Day is an international holiday celebrated on April 27th. It is dedicated to tapirs — rare and ancient mammals that live in the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the holiday
This day was established in 2008 to:

- Raise awareness about the existence of tapirs
- Draw attention to the threat of their extinction
- Support conservation programs and habitat protection
- Educate people about the role of tapirs in ecosystems

Who are tapirs?
Tapirs are large herbivorous animals that resemble a cross between a pig and an anteater, with a short trunk. They are considered "living fossils" as their species has existed for millions of years with little change. There are 4 main species of tapirs:

- Brazilian (or South American) tapir
- Central American tapir
- Mountain tapir
- Asian (or Malayan) tapir

Why are they under threat?
The main threats to tapirs are:

- Destruction of tropical forests (their natural habitat)
- Poaching and illegal hunting
- Habitat fragmentation due to agricultural development
- Road traffic and collisions with vehicles

How is this day celebrated?
- Zoos and conservation organizations hold educational events
- Articles, videos, and photos about tapirs are published
- Charity campaigns and fundraising efforts for animal protection are conducted
- Hashtags such as #WorldTapirDay and #SaveTheTapir are used
- People make donations to tapir protection funds, such as the Tapir Specialist Group

Translation to Russian
World Tapir Day is an annual holiday celebrated on April 27th to raise awareness about these amazing, yet little-known animals. Tapirs play a vital role in seed dispersal and maintaining the health of tropical ecosystems, but today they need our protection.

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