Here's why:
* Herbivores: Tapirs are herbivores, meaning they eat plants. They don't hunt or kill other animals for food.
* Vulnerability: Tapirs are relatively large and slow-moving, making them vulnerable to predators like jaguars, pumas, and even anacondas.
* Defense mechanisms: Their primary defense mechanisms are their strong sense of smell and hearing, which help them detect danger, and their ability to run quickly in short bursts.
So, while tapirs are powerful and impressive animals, they are definitely on the menu for some larger predators.