Funny video details why tapirs are so very special

May 7, 2013 19:31 GMT  ·  By

The video above made it online a few days ago, and it has already proven to be quite successful amongst wildlife enthusiasts.

The people who pieced it together only wished to point out that, though many recognize them when coming across them in various documentaries, few know the most basic facts about tapirs.

Well, those who are pretty much clueless about tapirs need only watch this footage and learn all there is to know about these animals.

Despite their awesomeness, tapirs are currently threatened with extinction. Here's hoping this video will help raise some awareness with respect to the need to protect this species.

Meanwhile, other conservationists are struggling to save so-called ugly animal species from extinction by rolling out videos asking that conservation efforts no longer focus on cute animals alone.