Asian Streaked Tapir

An Asian streaked tapir (Tapirus jerezium) is a species of tapir that is native to the swamps, rainforests, and temperate forests of India and Southeast Asia, but can also lives in farmlands, rural areas, and even the suburbs. The Asian streaked tapir is a herbivore that mainly feeds on grasses, leaves, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and bulbs. The Asian streaked tapirs are named for their faded white stripes running down their sides. The conservation status of Asian streaked tapirs is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.