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Tayra : Hamerton : 31 Aug 2014

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Eira barbara.

I found these very challenging to photograph, due in no small part to their speed of movement through the enclosure. Also the harsh sunlight meant that it's not quite as detailed a shot as I would've liked. Great to see them though.
Eira barbara.

I found the tayra very challenging to photograph, due in no small part to their speed of movement through the enclosure. Also, the harsh sunlight meant that it's not quite as detailed a shot as I would've liked. Great to see them though.

This shot was taken in the following enclosure, which I understand the tayra have been using for a couple of months now:

Enclosure photo courtesy of Jordan-Jaguar97.
Link used with permission. Click on thumbnail for larger version.

 
Eira barbara.

I found the tayra very challenging to photograph, due in no small part to their speed of movement through the enclosure. Also, the harsh sunlight meant that it's not quite as detailed a shot as I would've liked. Great to see them though.

Did you get special access to see the animals, or has this extension finally gone onshow?
 
Did you get special access to see the animals, or has this extension finally gone onshow?

Normal public access. It was my first visit to the collection, and I wasn't aware (until after I'd returned home) that this area was so new.
 
Nice sequence of photos. Mustelids are always a challenge to photograph; they are binary creatures either motionless and invisible or active in top gear and you had difficult light too.

Alan
 
Nice sequence of photos. Mustelids are always a challenge to photograph; they are binary creatures either motionless and invisible or active in top gear and you had difficult light too.

Alan

They are at that - never been able to get a good shot of a ratel, and my shots of tayra are very hit and miss!
 
Nice sequence of photos. Mustelids are always a challenge to photograph; they are binary creatures either motionless and invisible or active in top gear and you had difficult light too.

Alan

Thanks Alan - I thought it was worth posting a few images, as they show some different behavioural aspects. I agree about the 'binary' nature of mustelids too -- I know people who tend to drive their cars the same way!
 

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