Tayras are both terrestrial and arboreal. On the ground, they run and bounce with the back arched and the tail along the ground. In the trees, they climb and move swiftly, using the tail for balance. Tayras take shelter in tree hollows, underground burrows, or in tall grasses.
Tayra
Eira barbara
Fact File
Pronunciation: TY-rah
Where to see them: Night Hunters
Length: 2.9 to 3.8 ft
Weight: 9 to 13 lb
Lifespan: 18 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Tropical forest
Diet: Birds, small mammals, and fruitsVideo
What a Weasel:The tayra is a member of the weasel family, which also includes otters, skunks, and minks.
