It's watermelon season! Feast your eyes on the 1st endangered Baird's tapir calf born at the #sandiegozoo in 30 years. Keepers are hand-rearing this male in Elephant Odyseey after first-time mom Luna was unable to properly care for him. Baird’s tapirs are native to Mexico and Central America. As a key species in shaping and maintaining the biological diversity of tropical forests, tapirs are vital components in their ecosystems. #endanderedspecies #furrywatermelon #tapir #tapirtuesday #sandiego #babyanimals