Largest tapir
- Who
- Malayan tapir
- When
- 01 January 0001
The largest of the four species of tapir, the Malayan tapir usually grows to between 6 and 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) long, 3 to 3.5 feet (90 to 107 cm) high, and typically weigh between 550 and 700 pounds (250 to 320 kg), although they can weigh up to 1,100 pounds (500 kg).
They are easily identified by their black and white markings.