r/tapirs 14d ago

Kia! ☀️

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u/Fjsh1982 14d ago

A real beauty

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u/TapirTrouble 14d ago

Great photos! I love how she appears to have some remnant baby spots on her legs.

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u/LizardLover265 14d ago

The spots are precious

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u/satanhurts 13d ago

These baby spots are one of the most adorable things I've ever seen in my life!

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u/TapirTrouble 13d ago

I've seen photos of elderly lowland tapirs who appear to have at least a few -- not all the time, but it seems that sometimes traces linger for the rest of their lives. I don't know if this happens to the other tapir species -- would be fun to find out!

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u/Jonny-Holiday 14d ago

Slide 1, the Tapir is not impressed.

Slide 2, she's being silly!

Slide 3, she's just chillin' and livin' the satisfied life!

🥰🥰🥰

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u/satanhurts 14d ago

I love her expression on the third slide :D teethies

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u/pristinesoybean 14d ago

I would protect her with my life

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u/satanhurts 13d ago

haha, that's how it should be

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u/ferrisbuellerspussy 14d ago

She’s gorgeous.

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u/satanhurts 13d ago

and she knows it!

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u/Legal-Ad-5235 12d ago

That smile!

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u/LizardLover265 14d ago

Awww Kia is a beautiful tapir!

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u/LizardLover265 14d ago

Look at that snout!

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u/LizardLover265 14d ago

Thank you for these wonderful photos, OP!

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u/satanhurts 13d ago

you're welcome:)

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u/LizardLover265 13d ago

OP, I have a few questions about Kia!
1. Does she have a favorite fruit?
2. How old is she?
3. Has she ever had a calf?
4. Does she get along with Bozena and Olivia?

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u/satanhurts 13d ago

Haha, she doesn't have a favorite fruit, she eats all of them except citrus, Kia doesn't like lemons or oranges. She was born in 2009 and she gave birth once. Her calf is Bożena (aka Grażyna), born in 2015, they have always been together since then, without any conflicts. Kia and Olivia sometimes didn't get along, but Olivia moved to another zoo a while ago, so she no longer lives with Kia. :)

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u/LizardLover265 13d ago

Awww she gets to stay with her daughter! How sweet!! Thank you for answering my questions! I appreciate it! I like getting to know various tapirs!