Finally, the Amazon Rainforest is also home to the South American tapir, a large, herbivorous mammal that plays a critical role in seed dispersal and nutrient cycling in the ecosystem.
Finally, the Amazon Rainforest is also home to the South American tapir, a large, herbivorous mammal that plays a critical role in seed dispersal and nutrient cycling in the ecosystem. However, habitat loss and hunting have led to a decline in their populations, and they are now listed as endangered.