http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com only the finest tapirs for you, ma'am Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:42:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In a manner most appropriate to the commercialised world of modern Christmas, Splash Damage wishes us all a Merry Christmas in a tapiry manner (and not a tree in sight, but certainly a couple of odd-hooved ungulates). Carrying on from their generosity for World Tapir Day, Splash Damage is donating ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=101 It's been a while since I've posted, but it's time again. It's been a while since the tapir webcam at Dortmund Zoo disappeared (although baby Ka has now produced two healthy calves of his own - including dear little Indah of late), but there's a new tapir cam on the block: ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=98 The 2008 update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has been released. The picture remains bleak for many species, with around 25% of all mammals facing extinction. IUCN entries for the four extant tapir species: Baird's Tapir (Endangered) Malayan Tapir (Endangered) Mountain Tapir (Endangered) Lowland Tapir (Vulnerable) The population trend ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=97 JACKSON, Miss. -- The Jackson Zoo has a new addition to its animal family. Symphony and Larue, the Malayan Tapirs at the Jackson Zoo, are parents to a new bundle of joy. Symphony gave birth to a male tapir around midday last Saturday, zoo officials said. “We are very excited to ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=95 It's been some time since I posted. Sorry about that. Life gets in the way on occasion. In any case, I'm back, inspired the site "365 Tapirs", which has the goal of posting a tapir sketch every day for a year. Here's hoping they get there. http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=94 I recently bought a couple of containers of pineapple juice from one of Australia's largest juice producers. Proudly proclaiming on its website that: With 50% less sugar than regular juice, it's one less thing to worry about. The NEW Berri Healthy Balance range has been developed in response to consumers' ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=90 "Shine up your schnozzle, 'cause it's World Tapir Day". Cute Overload, the online world's temple of cuteness has posted about World Tapir Day. http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=89 Today is World Tapir Day. I spent much of the day at the Adelaide Zoo, visiting my local tapirs. As you can see, Sulung and Mia got into the spirit by celebrating in the typical tapir manner. To be fair to them, it was a bloody cold day with lots of ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=87 23 April was April the Tapir's 25th birthday. As the first reports of the party at the Belize Zoo in her honour come in, it's a good time to remind people that April is one the reasons that World Tapir Day exists. All profits that World Tapir Day is raising ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=84 Looking for a way to become involved with World Tapir Day? Support the occasion by purchasing merchandise to raise funds for tapir conservation projects! All profits raised are to go to the Belize Zoo, home of April the Tapir, to support their conservation projects. There's a range of items available ... http://tapirblog.tapirdesign.com/?p=82