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Freaks of Nature: A Rhino/Cow/Elephant Cross? Video This is one confusing animal. Related to the rhinoceros, called a mountain cow, and with a flexible nose like an elephant, Baird's tapirs have to be seen to be believed.Welcome to the National Geographic video player.Video Sections

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Mammals >> Hippos, Rhinos, Tapirs - Watch as lumbering giants become gracefull swimmers, and take a look at one of the most unusual mammals suriviving on Earth.
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- Freaks of Nature: A Rhino/Cow/Elephant Cross? - This is one confusing animal. Related to the rhinoceros, called a mountain cow, and with a flexible nose like an elephant, Baird's tapirs have to be seen to be believed.
- Harmonious Hippos and Crocs - They're ferocious predators, but these crocs don't give hippos a second thought.
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