a Tayra?

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What a great wildlife picture from Lapa Rios! This is a Tayra (Eira barbara) or Tolomuco in Spanish. This mustelid (weasel family) is sometimes confused by guests with a yaguarundi or even a panther, but in fact is much smaller growing to a size of about 60 cm, not including a 45 cm long tail and reaching a maximum weight of 16 pounds. The Tolomuco is not that common but every so often our guest have the treat to see one, especially on the Osa Trail where this picture was taken. This beautiful animal both diurnal and nocturnal is a great climber that feeds on pretty much anything from fruit to rodents, invertebrates, eggs and honey.