VOICED : La tapir Valentina nace en cautiverio en Nicaragua esperanza para su especie

The video discusses the birth of Valentina, a Central American tapir, at the National Zoo of Nicaragua. It highlights the threats faced by tapirs, such as hunting and habitat destruction. Valentina's birth is significant for conservation efforts, as she represents hope for the species' future. The video also covers tapir characteristics, including their diet and gestation period. The zoo's reproduction project aims to eventually release tapirs back into their natural habitats. Currently, there are about 500 tapirs in Nicaragua, mainly in the Atlantic coast and the jungles of Río San Juan and Matagalpa.

Why was the newborn tapir named Valentina?

• Because it was born in a zoo

• Because it was born in February

• Because it was born in Nicaragua

• Because it was born on Valentine's Day

What is the main threat to the tapir population?

• Lack of food

• Predators

• Hunting and habitat destruction

• Climate change

Where is the natural habitat for the tapirs being relocated?

• The Nicaraguan highlands

• Cacacri in the Huahuachán reserve

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Pacific coast

How long is the gestation period for tapirs?

• 600 days

• 500 days

• 400 days

• 300 days

Approximately how many tapirs are estimated to exist in Nicaragua?

• 100

• 300

• 700

• 500