Another Tapir Knocked Down and Killed

The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic is reporting that a second tapir was knocked down and killed in three days. In a Facebook post, the clinic said that the incident occurred on the Hummingbird Highway on Sunday morning. 

On Friday, June 14, News Five reported that a tapir was knocked down near Maya Center Village.

The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic said, “Like many species, tapirs are vulnerable to nighttime and early morning collisions with vehicles, and this can have devastating consequences not only for the tapir.” 

Belize’s national animal was buried with the help of the team at Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge.

The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic is asking drivers to drive with extra caution on the roads, especially at night.