17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Tapir Diving

This is a rare capture of a tapir diving into a crystal clear river with schools of fish. The tapir is the largest land mammal in South America and can weigh up to 500 kg.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Jardim, Brazil
Copyright: © Marcio Esteves Cabral