Wow, the search for a name for the Malayan tapir from Leipzig Zoo was a complete success: a total of 4,500 suggestions from all over the world were made for the new visitor attraction. From now on the little tapir will be called "Baru". — Picture: 2013 Facebook / Zoo Leipzig — Picture: 2013 Facebook / Zoo Leipzig The cute tapir baby is currently the hit at the Leipzig Zoo and the legitimate successor to the cross-eyed opossum Heidi, which caused a sensation until 2011. Until March 10, fans from all over the world could suggest a name for the cute animal. A jury evaluated the proposals and four names remained. Tapir could "choose" own name The different initials of the four remaining names were written on apples. Then the tapir had the agony of choosing an apple first. In the end, the name "Baru" won. The term actually comes from Indonesian. Translated, it simply means "the new one" - a perfectly fitting name as it also sounds very cute. You might also be interested in these topics: Baby tapir in the Leipzig Zoo: the cutest pictures Animal babies: You want to steal them Our top 5 fluffiest animals
