Baby tapir named Ume. Who knew they were so cute? Born last Sunday, Feb. 2, to mom Yuna, little Ume sports the signature white spots and stripes of a newborn tapir, making her look like a tiny, fuzzy watermelon. 🉠Mom and baby are thriving behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share more updates soon. pic.twitter.com/T9qH8UabmS — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) February 11, 2025 How is it possible that baby Ume keeps getting cuter? This fuzzy little watermelon is just ten days old and had some zoomies while trying to nurse from mom behind the scenes. Watch until the end to see 900-pound Yuna roll over so her playful tapir calf can nurse. Such a good mom! pic.twitter.com/PIN2cWTa9O — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) February 13, 2025 The adorable tapir calf is already mastering the art of wiggling its tiny trunk. 🥰 Baby tapirs use their tiny trunks for sniffing, exploring, and even grasping small objects. Their trunks are an extended upper lip and nose, which helps them sense their surroundings and forage. pic.twitter.com/k66B9FvaSY — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) February 8, 2025 Sleepy baby: The growing baby tapir is very sleepy. 😴 Tapirs have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, that lubricates and protects the eye. 📹: Keeper Katie pic.twitter.com/NiJPUkBo73 — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (@PtDefianceZoo) February 11, 2025 FYI: