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Although Tapirs are very distant relatives of the pig family of mammals, they do not make any similar sounds to the pig 'oink'. The tapir call typically consists of an extended 'kiiiiiii' shriek at a very high pitch, followed by a series of nasal 'fwoah' sounds, and ending in an explosive 'gnwfoaaagh' crescendo. Experts in Tapir behaviour have speculated that the noisiness of the Tapir may have contributed to its decline in numbers, as it renders the animal easy prey to predators and human hunters.

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