Zoo, Malayan and Washington

Washington state zoo welcomes second tapir birth in zoo's 120-year history
A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo, the second tapir birth in the zoo’s 120-year history.
Point Defiance Zoo welcomes endangered Malayan tapir calf
It’s the second time a tapir, rare and endangered, has been born at the zoo since it opened 120 years ago, zoo officials said.
Rare baby Malayan tapir born at zoo in Washington
Keepers say they are "thrilled" by the arrival of the little one, which was born covered in unique white spots and stripes.
Creature that looks like ‘walking watermelon’ born at WA zoo. See the ‘little miracle’
An endangered baby animal that looks like a fuzzy “walking watermelon” was born at a Washington zoo. The white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf was born Feb. 2 at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, the zoo said in a news release.
Second Malayan tapir calf born at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo in over 100 years
The calf is currently bonding with its mother behind the scenes before it will be moved to a viewable habitat.
"A Fuzzy Walking Watermelon" — Adorable Endangered Malayan Tapir Born At US Zoo
And if you thought baby tapirs were just miniature versions of their parents, think again. The zoo describes this cutie as a "fuzzy, walking watermelon" — thanks to its dark, velvety coat sprinkled with white spots and wavy stripes.
Adorable Endangered Tapir Calf Born at Tacoma Zoo
A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo on Sunday, February 2, the second tapir birth in the zoo’s 120-year history.Footage released by the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium shows the newborn tapir spending time with its mom,
Rare, endangered Malayan tapir calf born at Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) welcomed a special new baby to its family in Tacoma over the weekend. A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born there on Sunday, weighing an estimated 20 pounds.
Rare, endangered Malayan tapir calf born at Point Defiance Zoo in WA
A rare Malayan tapir calf was born at Point Defiance Zoo over the weekend. This marks only the second time this has happened in the zoo's 120-year history.
Endangered Malayan Tapir born at zoo in Washington
An endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at a zoo in Washington. The rare animal was welcomed at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium on February 2, marking only the second tapir birth in the zoo's 120-year history.
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