Tayras
The tayra looks like an otter, swims like a fish and climbs like a cat. Known in Spanish as a tolomuco or tejon, the tayra is easily distinguished by its bushy tail and slick coat, which is dark gray-brown, with a diamond patch on the throat – a color variation only observed in Costa Rica and Panama.
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Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Eira barbara
- Status in the Wild: Common
- Habitat: Rainforests, Tropical Dry Forests, Woodlands
- Diet: Omnivore
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023
