Physical Description
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 This species is very black or dark brown in color, with occasional pale hairs flecked in amongst the darker fur.
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Most noticeable feature is its snout and upper lip that project into a short, fleshy proboscis with nostrils at the tip.
General Characteristics
Length : 1.8 meters ( 6 feet )
Tail length : 50 cm ( 1.5 feet )
Weight : 330lbs ( 150kg )
Shoulder Height : 0.75 to 1.0 meter ( 2.5 to 3.3 feet)
Range : Andes Mountains of Northwestern South America, Ecuador and Colombia
Habitat : Temperate and cloud forest and dense sub tropical regions
Diet : Leaves, twigs, buds, and low hanging fruit
Status : Endangered
Reason for the status : Poaching for meat , and Habitat Destruction
Gestation Period – 392 to 393 days
Lifespan – Up to 30 years