This blog is about animals I think are kind of weird or funny. Wednesday, December 24, 2008. The Malayan Tapir is the largest of the four species of tapir and the only tapir native to Asia. The females are larger than the males and can weigh up to 1,100 lbs. Also, their noses are funny. Look at this baby! Tapirs communicate through high-pitched squeals and whistles. Haha! Also, it kind of looks like that stupid animal Anakin Skywalker rode in Attack of the Clones.

Were first discovered, it was thought to have been a marine reptile, hence its name meaning. It was later correctly classified as an early whale. The southern hog-nosed snake is one of several species of hog-nosed snakes. They are known not only for their upturned nose, but also for their ability to dramatically play dead when a predator is near. For most birds, feather.

Posted by Lhu Wen Kai. On March 1, 2011 in Uncategorized. Tapirs are large browsing mammals, roughly pig-like in shape, with short, prehensile snouts. They inhabit jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia. All four species of tapir are classified as endangered or vulnerable. Their closest relatives are the other odd-toed ungulates, horses and rhinoceroses. Posted by Lhu Wen Kai.

These creatures are supported internally by water, which in turn houses zooxanthellae within its tentacles and body or base. This is exactly why a strong light source is recommended but not necessary.