<PERSON>'s tapirs are native to Mexico and Central America. As a key species in shaping and maintaining the biological diversity of tropical forests, tapirs are vital components in their ecosystems. The calf's spots and stripes serve as camouflage protection in the dappled light of the tapirs' forest floor habitat. Calves begin to lose these markings after a few months, and they resemble miniature adults at about 8 months of age. #baby animals#baby tapir#cute animals#endangered species#tapir