Tapir Specialist Group
The future of tapirs is threatened due to rapid decline and fragmentation of their habitat due to deforestation, agriculture and human habitation. Hunting and mining have also contributed to their loss.
The Tapir Specialist Group supports the study of tapirs and their habitat, in order to gain a better understanding of their biology and perspectives on the most successful methods to guarantee their long term survival in the wild.
The Tapir Specialist Group works to study and protect the four species of tapirs and their remaining habitat in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.
The species plans identify the actions necessary for the survival of species. Action plans are designed to promote conservation action financially, technically, or logistically, influencing key players in the local, national, regional, and global levels. They provide a common framework for a range of players from decision-makers at the governmental level, to those who will implement the conservation actions on the ground.
- Frequent review, status determination, and publicizing of tapirs and their needs
- Promoting and supporting research, and distributing materials
- Promoting the implementation of conservation and management programs by appropriate organizations and governments
- Establishing strong and effective relationships among tapir conservationists to stimulate communication and cooperation
