Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Tapir

Tapir (ˈtāpər)

This is actually a rendition of the Malayan Tapir, due to it/s black and white fur. They are listed as endangered on the conservation status. It is the largest of the tapir species and is the only one native to Asia. The main threat to tapirs is habitat loss due to deforestation.

Their proboscis is highly flexible. I see them as an odd mix between a pig and an elephant.

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Tapir (ˈtāpər)

This is a nocturnal, hoofed animal with a short flexible snout. One of the best reference books I have is Animals, 1419 Copyright-Free Illustrations of Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, etc. selected by Jim Harter and published by Dover. I just love the book. It was one of the best art gifts I have received. When I am stuck with what to draw or I am trying to draw a specific animal, I just open up to a page and practice drawing an animal. Eventually the sketches anthropomorphises and dons the bow tie glasses and sweater. vest.

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