majestic tapir in pristine south american habitat a gentle giants journey through lush forested terrain

tapir large mammal proboscis snout grey coat creamy belly mottled camouflage gentle giant south america humid climate tropical forest dense foliage leafy vegetation smooth fur textured sloping shoulders long legs flat back powerful foraging navigating pristine landscape graceful movement biodiversity conservation environment trekking walking white rough texture furry soft thick wrinkled grassland sparse scattered distant