CollectA is known as one of the leading manufacturers worldwide of the finest scaled replicas collections. These products are of the highest quality in both sculpture and painting. They design their replicas to provide both, knowledge and entertainment to children and parents of all age groups. Today CollectA miniature replicas collectibles are being used in role play for educational purpose, awareness of endangered species, consciousness of environmental protection and ultimately having a benefit for the animals they represent. CollectA continually strives to improve and upgrade all their models in an effort to bring you the best possible collection. Our realistic Baird's Tapir replicas are perfect for use in dioramas, pretend habitat scenes, or other project displays. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is import FUN FACT: Baird's tapir may be active at all hours, but is primarily nocturnal. The tapir's nose and upper lip combine into a flexible snout like an elephant's trunk. It can be used as a snorkel and as an effective tool to detect odors. EXPERT DESIGN: CollectA has enlisted the help of experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life, so little ones get to learn while they play. SAFETY: All CollectA products are individually hand crafted with only the finest materials and rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. EDUCATIONAL VALUE: CollectA's mission is to build "a natural world in miniature". Using role play, children gain a deeper knowledge of the animals. Excellent for educational purposes and for use in dioramas, pretend habitat scenes, or other displays.