Where Malayan Tapir Live?

Malayan tapirs live in southern and central parts of Sumatra (Indonesia), and on the Asian mainland in Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar (south of latitude 18°N).

Where do Malayan tapir found?

The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), largest member of the family Tapiridae, is found in Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula, as far north as the Myanmar-Thailand border in latitude 18° N.

What habitat does Malayan tapir live in?

Habitat & Range

Tropical lowland swamp, montane and hill forests, prefers dense, primary forests. The tapir ranges through Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand south to Malaysia and Sumatra.

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