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Tapir (Tapirus terrestris, Anta) mother with young

and an adult male tapir entering one of the salt lakes (salina) which are unique to this region of the Pantanal along the Rio Negro. Salt lakes offer an unbeatable opportunity to view the Pantanal's fauna at it's best. Uncountable bird species use them to feed and rest, tapirs use them to heal their wounds and many other animals just like their salty taste ...