Mountain tapir

Tapirus pinchaque

Herbivorous, eating mostly leaves, grasses, and bromeliads.

Far north of Peru and Cordillera mountains of Columbia.

The mountain tapir is the second smallest species of tapir found in the wild, and is also the only one to live outside of tropical rainforests in the wild. Its name "pichanque" comes from an imaginary beast which is said to inhabit the same regions as the mountain tapir. Historically, mountain tapirs have been hunted for their meat and hides, while the toes, proboscises, and intestines are used in local folk medicines and as aphrodisiacs. Since they will eat crops when available, they are also sometimes killed by farmers protecting their produce. Today, deforestation for agriculture and mining, and poaching are the main threats to the species.