Metazoica Tapir

Metazoica tapirs are a group of tapirs part of the subfamily Articulostiidae. All known species of Metazoica tapirs are found throughout both North and South America, and are descended from the same ancestors as tapirs of the subfamily Tapiriidae, which includes the Brazilian tapirs, Baird's tapirs, mountain tapirs, Kabomani tapirs, Malayan tapirs, North American tapirs, and among others. Unlike Tapiriidae-grouped tapirs, Metazoica tapirs have camel-like cushioned soles on their feet, they also have long legs for running faster, long necks to reach for higher branches, and one species even has a long tail, a trait unique from other tapirs. Depending on a species, they can feed on leaves, fruits, seeds, nuts, roots, tubers, and even grass. Unlike most kinds of Tapiriidae-grouped tapirs, Metazoica tapirs of all species are not endangered or threatened to extinction due to successful conservation efforts, their wide range, and their ability to tolerate human activities, with some species even adapting to life in the cities and suburbs.