As a tapirs feathered friend this pelican is certainly fulfilling its brief. Sitting on the back of the tapir for hours at a time, the pelican was spotted keeping the tapir company in its enclosure at a zoo in Spain. The unlikely friends have become inseparable, eating, drinking and sleeping together since the Malayan Tapir came to the zoo last year. The unusual duo have since become one of the star attractions at the zoo with tourists queuing up to catch a glimpse of the pelican and its pal. Photographer David Knowles took these photos of the pair when visiting the zoo while on holiday with his wife Lyn in February last year. *** Local Caption *** PLEASE NOTE MANDATORY BYLINE - PIC FROM DAVID KNOWLES / FOTOLIBRA / CATERS NEWS
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