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Young tapir Amendoim is now on view at São Paulo's Simba Safari
A young tapir named Amendoim was born in early September at Simba Safari in São Paulo, Brazil.
Visitors can now see him in Espaço Brasil, an area for native Brazilian animals, where he spends most of his time with his mother, Rosa.
His father is named Paçoca, which inspired the baby’s name.
Amendoim’s dark coat has pale stripes and spots, a pattern common in newborn tapirs that helps them hide in the wild.
The markings fade as tapirs grow, and their coats become more uniform in color.
Simba Safari is part of the same complex as the São Paulo Zoo, but visitors need separate tickets and use a different entrance.
The park also recently welcomed several other young animals and is home to more than 300 animals from 40 species.
Visitors can now see Amendoim, a young tapir born at Simba Safari in São Paulo in early September.
The tapir has dark fur with light stripes and spots, a common appearance in newborn tapirs that helps camouflage them in the wild.
Amendoim was named in reference to his father, Paçoca, and spends most of his time with his mother, Rosa.
The park is in the same complex as the São Paulo Zoo, but it has a separate entrance and admission.
Simba Safari houses more than 300 animals from 40 species.
- Who
- Amendoim, a young tapir, and visitors to Simba Safari.
- What
- Amendoim is now on view at the park.
- When
- He was born in early September and is now available for visitors to see.
- Where
- Simba Safari, in the south of São Paulo, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
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Simba Safari recorded the births of two blackbuck fawns, an aoudad and a llama.
Amendoim was born at Simba Safari.
Visitors can see Amendoim at the park.
- Name
- Amendoim
- Species
- Tapir
- Birth
- Early September
- Parents
- Paçoca and Rosa
- Park
- Simba Safari, São Paulo
- Animal collection
- More than 300 animals from 40 species
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