Gentle evolved
For Baird’s tapirs, the situation has become desperate.
These are truly ancient creatures, having barely evolved in the last 30 million years – but now, with their rainforest homes dwindling year on year, Baird’s tapirs are staring extinction in the face.
There are now fewer than 5,500 left in the wild – and because they reproduce so slowly, with their pregnancy lasting 13 months, they’re dying out faster than they can be replaced.
Donate just $36 today, and you could support our community-led conservation project in the heart of Belize’s rainforest. You could help keep camera traps running, rangers equipped and precious creatures like Baird’s tapir safe to continue their story.
Please don’t wait – donate now and help save these gentle animals from extinction.