Magdeburg (dpa/sa) – According to the zoo, the oldest flatland tapir female in Europe lives in Magdeburg. “Magdeburg Zoo can report a European age record for female flatland tapirs,” said zoo director Dirk Wilke, according to a statement on Wednesday. The animal, named Meta, turns 36 on Friday. Meta was born and raised in Magdeburg. “She’s still in great shape,” the zoo said.
According to the information, a flatland tapir male who was born in 1985 lives at Dublin Zoo. The published age record in captivity is held by a female flatland tapir, who died at a UK zoo at the age of 37 years and five months. The average life expectancy of the flatland tapirs is 25 to 30 years.