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Explore the diverse habitats of Central and South America, as well as Southeast Asia, with the "Tapir" coloring category. Tapirs are large, herbivorous mammals known for their unique appearance, including a prehensile snout and a sturdy build. They have a barrel-shaped body, short legs, and a short tail. Tapirs are primarily solitary and are most active during the night. They are browsers, feeding on a variety of plant matter, including leaves, fruits, and aquatic vegetation. Tapirs play important ecological roles in seed dispersal and maintaining forest ecosystems. They are also considered "living fossils" as they have changed little over millions of years. Did you know that tapirs have a distinctive snout called a proboscis, which they can use to grab leaves or fruits? Immerse yourself in the world of tapirs and let your colors capture their gentle nature and their importance as keystone species in their habitats.