Tayra Eira barbara

Tayra
Tayra
The Tayra is a mustelid related to Pine Martens. It is some 2 feet long excluding the tail.
Tayra
Tayra
Tayra
Native to Mexico, Central America and northern South America, Tayras are diurnal, mainly arboreal and very active.
Tayra
Tayra
Tayra
Their fur is dark brown or black with a light brown or grey head and a cream throat patch common to martens.