Tapirs are a type of mammal that have long snouts and are found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. They are the only surviving species of the family Tapiridae, which is part of the order Perissodactyla, which includes horses, rhinoceroses, and zebras. Tapirs are herbivores and have a diet consisting mainly of leaves, buds, shoots, and fruit. They are also known for their distinctive prehensile upper lip, which they use to grab food and manipulate objects.