Spotted at Sophia Point, this impressive tapir. The South American Tapir is an excellent swimmer and diver, but also moves quickly on land, even over rugged, mountainous terrain. It has a life span of approximately 25 to 30 years. Its main predators are the black caiman and large cats, such as the jaguar and puma, which often attack tapirs at night when tapirs leave the water and sleep on the riverbank.