The Malayan Tapir (Tenuk Malaysia in Malay), known for its distinctive black-and-white coloration, resembles a cross between an elephant and a pig. Weighing between 250 and 320 kg and reaching lengths of 1.8 to 2.4 m, this iconic Malaysian species is fully protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species classifies the Malayan tapir as “Endangered.”
Interestingly, in Japanese folklore, the tapir is associated with happy dreams. Known as a “dream eater,” it is believed to consume nightmares, leaving only pleasant dreams behind.

马来貘（马来语称为Tenuk Malaysia）以其独特的黑白体色而闻名，外形酷似大象和猪的结合体，因此也被称为”四不像”。体重通常在250到320公斤之间，体长为1.8到2.4米。作为马来西亚的标志性物种之一，马来貘受到2010年野生动物保护法令（716法令）的全面保护。根据世界自然保护联盟（IUCN）受威胁物种红色名录，马来貘被列为”濒危”（Endangered）级别。
有趣的是，在日本民间传说中，貘与美梦有关。它被认为是一种”食梦兽”，能够吞食噩梦，只留下美好的梦境。