Tiny tapir arrives

A rare Malayan tapir calf was born Sunday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, marking just the second tapir birth in the Tacoma zoo's 120-year history.

Why it matters: Malayan tapirs are endangered, with populations declining due to habitat loss.

State of play: The 20-pound calf sports white spots and stripes and resembles "a tiny walking watermelon," the zoo said in a statement.

• Its 900-pound mother, Yuna, and father, Baku, are both 10 years old.

What's next: Visitors can expect to see the young tapir this spring.