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Vol. 17 No. 24 (2008)

Aportes a la Historia Natural de la Danta Colombiana(Tapirus terrestris colombianus) Compilados en el Norte de los Andes Centrales Colombianos

Submitted
7 July 2025
Published
2008-12-01

Abstract

Information about some aspects of the Colombian danta (Tapirus terrestris colombianus) natural history was compiled in the lowlands of the northern Central Mountain Chain, with the study of a subadult female in La Ceiba locality (municipality of Remedios, Antioquia, Colombia). Three main were characterized: refuge resting, foraging and water resting. Besides, not only the activities of each, but also the places visited, vocalization and some diet aspects are describe. All this information is important to promote more studies about natural history, that support more efficiently the conservation plans, where an effective protection of the tapir`s habitat, will be an important step to protect this specie in Colombia.

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