tayra

Definitions

A South American omnivore, Eira barbara, allied to the grison, with a long thick tail.

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Examples

“Cope considered it partly arboreal, as tayras are, and possibly omnivorous as well as herbivorous, yet he thought he saw⟳ how it could have⟳ evolved into hulking Coryphodon in a relatively short time.”

“A few tayras are known to live⟳ in areas of tall grass. Tayras forage for food on the ground and also in the trees, where their long tail helps them to balance as they move⟳ through the branches.”

“Tayras can be tamed and make⟳ interesting but fairly destructive pets.”

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