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Animal Enigmas

TED Radio Hour

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The Pantanao Is an Open Lab for Us

The South American lowland taper is the largest terrestrial mammal in South America. It's half the size of a horse and can weigh up to 250, 300 kilos. Some people think that they're related to elephants or capybaras. Even their vocalizations are mistaken for those of other animals.

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