Tayras are members of the weasel family, known as Mustelidae.
Mustelids are a very diverse group that make up the largest family in the order carnivora.
They are solitary animals that likes to use both tree and ground habitats. They live in hollow trees, burrows or terrestrial nests made of grasses.
They are both ground dwelling and tree dwelling and their long tail helps them to balance when moving from tree to tree.
Tayra is mainly diurnal, being active during the day, but they will also have bursts of activity at dusk and dawn.
Size: Tayras have short legs and long bodies. They can range from 3 to 6 kg and can up to 70cm in body length.