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The Andean tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) is a critically endangered species found in the Andes of Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, with only about 400 individuals remaining in Peru. This species is characterized by its large size, thick black fur, and a long flexible snout, adapted to cold mountainous habitats. The Andean tapir plays a crucial ecological role in its environment, but its population continues to decline due to habitat loss and other threats.
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