Contessa and Tupi are the proud parents of a Baird’s tapir male calf, Reid Park Zoo announced Thursday. The calf was born Nov. 9 at 9:03 p.m. and he weighed 25 pounds, according to a news release.

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Contessa and Tupi are the proud parents of a Baird's tapir male calf, Reid Park Zoo announced Thursday. The calf was born Nov. 9 at 9:03 p.m. and he weighed 25 pounds, according to a news release.

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom.

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom.

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom.

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom.