If you are not familiar with the Tapir, you will probably think that it's a strange-looking animal. It somewhat looks like a pig, a cow, and even an elephant. This species is actually related to donkeys and zebras, but they are more closely related to horses and the rhinoceros. Tapirs are about the size of a donkey, so they are not that big. They are about three feet tall up to the shoulder and their length runs to about six feet. Their size and weight actually varies, as this depends on their particular species. They have small eyes located at the sides of their heads. Their ears are oval shaped and stand erect all the time. It's interesting to note that their ears have white tips. The nose of a Tapir is its most interesting body part yet. It's like a short trunk (like an elephant's nose) and it's fleshy and flexible. It doesn't have any bones in it, that's why it can easily move in different directions. It's actually made of soft tissues, and the Tapir uses this tube-like nose to grab onto things (just like an elephant). Since it's located above the animal's mouth, it makes the Tapir really unique and strange-looking. Excited to learn more about the Tapir? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.