Scientists were surprised to see that the foot had features of an earlier, smaller Holmesina ancestor ... from what may be a previously unknown tapir species. “We need more of the skeleton ...

After Branin spotted horse teeth sticking out of the sediment, the pair uncovered a hoof core and a tapir skull ... retaining features of their smaller ancestors. “This gave us more clues ...

It’s the order of mammals that includes rhinos (three toes), horses (one hoofed toe), and tapirs (three toes in back and four toes in front). Extra toes are an evolutionary advantage that helps ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and ...