(January 29, 2013) The results of research conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society on tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in the Greater Madidi-Tambopata Landscape confirm the importance of Madidi, Pilon Lajas, Tambopata and Bahuaja Sonene protected areas for the conservation of the species at continental level, which is significant given their threatening situation throughout its range, categorized as vulnerable (VU) by IUCN.  The recent article "Lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) distribution, activity patte...

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