Tayra (Noun)
Meaning
Long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tayra is known for its ability to climb trees with its long, bushy tail serving as a counterbalance.
- In Central America, the tayra is often spotted near rivers and streams, hunting aquatic animals.
- The tayra's fur is generally brown but can have a reddish tint on its legs and face.
- Tayras typically have large home ranges, which they mark with their scent to keep other tayras away.
- Studies have shown that tayras in South America eat a variety of fruits, in addition to their carnivorous diet.