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tapir

[tey-per, tuh-peer] / ˈteɪ pər, təˈpɪər /


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You won’t see deer, tapir, peccaries, monkeys or chicken-like curassows anywhere within trekking distance of habitation; they’ve all been eaten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The study offers insights into the impact of domestic dogs on wildlife, particularly on species of conservation concern such as the mountain tapir.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Zookeeper Rosie Owen said: "It's so lovely to once again hear the pitter-patter of tiny, spotty and stripy Malayan tapir feet."

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2022

Skeletons and skulls of a tapir, cougar and several primates formed a macabre lineup.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2018

It was also becoming apparent that the possibility of supplementing their food rations with game, such as the tapir, looked bleak.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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