Tapir at Night

Re:wild's Senior Mesoamerica Associate Esteban Brenes-Mora filmed Baird's Tapirs at night in Costa Rica. Tapirs, which can grow up to 5 feet long and weigh up to 550 pounds, are critically important to keeping forests healthy. As they range through forests eating more than 200 species of fruits and plants, they disperse seeds through their scat, helping forests regenerate. Their important role in keeping forests healthy has earned them the nickname, “gardeners of the forest.” Learn more at www.rewild.org/team/esteban-brenes-mora. #rewild #TeamRewild #CostaRica #wildlife