Tapir (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption With only about 4,500 left in the world, the Baird's tapir is on the endangered species list. Credit Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.