Adopt a Malayan Tapir
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Our Malayan Tapir Says…
I know that I am a very funny animal to look at but that’s just the way I am, and long my nose can be very helpful! If something scares me I’ll run to the nearest river or lake and dive in, and use my snout as a snorkel, waiting until the threat has passed. Sometimes I will sink to the bottom of the river and go for a stroll along the bottom. My fish friends then go to work nibbling at my skin, helping to keep me clean and parasite free! Unfortunately this life is threatened by hunting and also my habitat being destroyed. We want to continue to bring smiles to all those that see us, but I’m really scared that soon there won’t be any of us left.
udopt and receive
- FREE entry into either Port Lympne or Howletts Wild Animal Parks zoo to see your animal.
- A personalised e-certificate of adoption.
- Animal desktop wallpaper and a monthly e-newsletter.
- Twice yearly animal updates on how the tapirs are doing.
udopt'r choice
The tapir is a quiet and reserved animal that is not overly sociable. Its typical day involves using the well-worn tracks it creates in its habitat to forage for food, or it goes basking in the water found in a lake or pool. The tapir is comfortable in forests and hotter climates. It’s anything but athletic but still manages to create for itself a comfortable lifestyle in its small local habitat it calls home. If a tapir is threatened, rather than attack it will find beat a peaceful retreat and wait until the danger has passed.
udopt it because
- Estimates put the number of tapirs in the world at just 2,000.
- With its long and distinctive nose, the tapir will bring an instant smile to those it is gifted to.
- There’s a super package of goodies included.
- It’s ideal for children who will get free access to one of two UK zoos.
- Membership starts from a bronze membership as little £3.50 a month up to platinum memberships of £15.00 a month (annual membership plans are also available).
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The Aspinall Foundation Information
The Aspinall Foundation have protected rare and endangered animals since 1984 and they are one of the world’s leading conservation authorities today. Support their work by adopting an animal as a great gift. Packages include FREE entrance to their UK zoos, making it a great family day out. Also included are animal updates and adoption certificate.
http://www.aspinallfoundation.org/UK Registered Charity Number 326567
Delivery information
Welcome Pack:
The main welcome pack is delivered via email. The membership card will be delivered within 10 days.
Last Minute Gift?
This is an ideal last-minute gift as your personalised adoption gift pack is sent immediately following the confirmation of the order via email.
Did you know?
- When a tapir is scared it can run and hide in the water and then use its long nose as a snorkel!
- Officially the tapir is classified as an odd-toed ungulate, which in practice means that it has an odd number of toes. Bet you didn’t know that!
- A tapir might look small but in fact when fully grown it can weigh-in at over 45 stone!
- A tapir takes 13-months to produce an offspring. That’s a full four and a half months longer than human beings. Because of this the tapir produce less offspring over the years, resulting in lower tapir populations.
- Malayan tapirs can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia.
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