Lowland Tapir - Blog Posts

I finished the tapir's family. I had contemplated including the Kabomani Tapir, supposedly a new species discovered a few years ago. However, after conducting extensive research, I found insufficient credible evidence to support its classification as a distinct species. Nevertheless, I did uncover information confirming the existence of four subspecies of Lowland Tapir. Some studies suggest that a black tapir photographed in Malaysia may represent a new species of tapir, yet most scientists contend that it is simply a melanistic variation of the Malayan Tapir. As these examples illustrate, animal classification is not always clear-cut. Therefore, I will continue to study this fascinating animal family and keep abreast of any new developments.

For the time being, this art print provides the most current depiction of the Tapir family, including the four subspecies of Lowland Tapir, the conservation status, and scientific names. You can purchase it by clicking on the link below. Tapir's Art Print Thank you for your support. Please like and share this image if you think it is worth it. See you soon with a new family. A loved one by many.

This is the last of the Lowland Tapir subspecies. It was a real joy to draw this animal, and I love the result. I actually animate this animal. If you want to see it moving, check out my Instagram by clicking here

Tapirus terrestris terrestris

Tapirs are like living fossils. They haven't changed much in years because they are well-adapted to this world. That was until we came into the picture. We, humans, move in this world at a pace that is hard to follow for many animals, and Tapirs are one of them. Their habits are just the opposite. Its reproduction is slow, making it very hard for them to recover once is decimated in some areas. They wander vast distances which means they need space and we are not providing that to them. Kill roads, fragmentation of the environment, crops in jungles, etc.

I think we need to understand that we are at the top of this world. Whatever we do is going to have repercussions on everything that surrounds us. We decide where the world is going and how it does it. That means also, that we are responsible for all living beings. Now is not like before, when animals extinguish because they couldn't adapt to the environment. Now they extinguish basically because they couldn't adapt to us. We will be gone at some point, so What are we going to leave? _______________________________________ Credits: Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Book 2. Lynx Editions. Lowland Tapir Photo Credits: vladimircech _______________________________________ Thank you, guys. Likes reblog, and follows are very much appreciated. Please spread the word. And check out my store, new items with a very different style of illustration.

As I mentioned to you before, I am planning to do a digital sticker album to collect the animals in order to sponsor my work. I am in the works on the layout but especially on the functioning and interactivity of the album. The idea is to publish different albums that will be divided by the order of mammals. It will be a little basic at the beginning (but nicely done) but once the album is running and financially viable the idea in the short run is to make an app where people can trade stickers and collect them all. Other things I want to do after the base is more solid will be a book having experts writing the texts of the animals. Let me know your thoughts.

Tapirus terrestris spegazzinii

Is the third subspecies of the Lowland Tapir. Found in the south of Brazil in Matto Grosso, Bolivia, Paraguay, and the North of Argentina, in the Chaco zone which is declared Endangered. However, as the animal also inhabits other countries, is hard to assess its status. What differentiates this one from the other subspecies s that its coat is lighter than the subspecies Tapirus terrestris colombianus (The one I showed the last time) and lighter than the Tapirus terrestris terrestris which will be covered in the next post of tapirs. Again, in English texts, this animal doesn't have subspecies and even on Wikipedia, there is no English translation from the text in Spanish. However, Spanish or Portuguese (languages that are talked about where the animal lives) have the four I mentioned. I am rather inclined to believe more in the people who have studied the animal closer and have been around it more. To be clear, I am not an expert. ____________________________________________________

Credits: Tapirus terrestris spegazzinii Avaliação do Risco de Extinção da Anta brasileira Tapirus terrestris Linnaeus, 1758, no Brasil ___________________________________________________ Thank you guys for your support! If you like the contact please like and subscribe. Reblogs, likes, and comments are also very much appreciated. Please help me spread the word! and don't forget to visit my store and the Instagram of the project. Cheers and again, the best for this new year!!

Working on this one was simply amazing. I was able to catch the lighting and the shadows to make it as real as possible. Colombian Tapir

The Colombian Tapir is a subspecies of the Lowland Tapir and lives exclusively in Colombia. Colombia has three of the four subspecies of Lowland Tapir and this subspecies inhabits the lowlands of the North of the country. 

The species is ranked as Vulnerable but this subspecies is classified as Critically Endangered in Colombia. Extinct already in many areas where it used to be seen due mostly to fragmentation of its environment, some recent studies showed the reappearance of the subspecies in areas where hasn't been seen for decades. Some think that the animal was never gone. The land where the animal lived is mostly unpopulated and keep an eye. Either the harsh environment or the internal struggle of the country, somehow keep human populations away from the forest and make the study of this subspecies, or any other, difficult.  __________________________________________

Credits: Tapirus terrestris colombianus  Lowland Tapir _________________________________________

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Working these days has been a little difficult for me. As I mentioned, I moved to live in Canada last week and for now, I don’t have a place to live. I’m staying in the house of a friend and I have spent most of my time getting used to the weather in Vancouver and looking for a house. So far so good. I like changes and I think that being uncomfortable, sometimes just shakes the routine away and forces you to try new things. In my life, I have lived in eight different places. What do you think about moving from your comfort zone? Read you in the comments.

Lowland Tapir This species is a little bit tricky. English books just recognize one species, while Spanish and Portuguese recognize four. Since the animal is from South America and most of the biologists who studied this animal are from there, I will believe their information has more credibility. Therefore, I will present four subspecies of Lowland Tapir. Let’s begin. Tapirus terrestris aenigmaticus From what I understood and what I have seen, this one coloration is darker. This might not be a parameter to identify the subspecies, since animals of the same species can present various colorations. However, its skull presents substantial differences.

This subspecies inhabits the South East of Colombia, Ecuador, and the North of Peru. ___________________________________ Credits: Tapirus terrestris aenigmaticus Lowland Tapir Photo Credits: Ellen van Yperen ___________________________________ Store Instagram Thank you guys! If you like the contact please like and subscribe. Reblog is also very much appreciated. Please help me spread the word.