Animalogic on MSN: Watch what happens when a tayra uses intelligence to hunt and escape
The tayra (Eira barbara) is an omnivorous animal from the mustelid family, native to the Americas. It is the only species in the genus Eira. Tayras are also known as the tolomuco or perico ligero in Central America, motete in Honduras, irara in Brazil, san hol or viejo de monte in the Yucatan Peninsula, and high-woods dog (or historically chien bois) in Trinidad. [3] The genus name Eira is ...
The tayra (Eira barbara) is a forest-dwelling animal from the weasel family, native to the Americas. Tayras are also known as the tolomuco or perico ligero in Central America, motete in Honduras, irara in Brazil, san hol or viejo de monte in the Yucatan Peninsula, and high-woods dog (or historically chien bois ) in Trinidad.
Mongabay: What is a tayra? Candid Animal Cam is in the Americas
The tayra is a highly adaptable predator known for its speed, intelligence, and aggressive hunting behavior. It uses sharp teeth, quick reflexes, and relentless pursuit to overpower prey, often ...
Watch what happens when a tayra uses intelligence to hunt and escape
UPI: Exotic animal captured after five days on the loose in England
May 24 (UPI) --A Central American tayra weasel that escaped from a zoo in England was safely recaptured after about five days on the loose. The Hemsley Conservation Centre, near Sevenoaks, notified ...
tayra, (Eira barbara), weasel-like mammal of tropical forests from southern Mexico through South America to northern Argentina. The tayra is short-legged, yet slender and agile, weighing from 2.7 to 7 kg (5.95 to 15.4 pounds). The body, measuring about 60–68 cm (24–27 inches), is covered with coarse but smooth, dark fur. The bushy tail is 39–47 cm (15–18.5 inches) long. The tayra’s ...