Wildlife Around You
At Sabalo Lodge, wildlife is not something you search for — it finds you. Day and night, animals move freely between the jungle and the lodge. Some stay hidden, others appear just a few steps from your cabin or tent. These videos are real moments captured by our cameras and guests. No staging, no guarantees — just the jungle as it truly is.
Tayra - Rainforest Acrobat in Action: A Rare Tayra on the Blue Trail
We have managed to capture one of the rarest gems of Costa Rican fauna – the Tayra (Eira barbara). This large member of the weasel family is renowned for its incredible agility and intelligence. The video showcases its characteristic movement as it explores the rainforest undergrowth with tireless energy. The Tayra is an omnivore with fascinating habits (such as "storing" unripe bananas to wait for them to ripen), and its presence at Sabalo Lodge is a testament to the pristine quality of the local ecosystem. For observers and photographers, a wilderness encounter with a Tayra is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as they are highly active and wary animals.
The tayra is a mammal from the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica. It moves both on the ground and in trees, is very active and curious, and feeds on a varied diet from fruit to small animals.
Where: This specific Tayra is spotted in the back, most remote part of our rainforest. It most frequently appears on the Blue Trail, where it utilizes the dense vegetation cover for its hunting expeditions. If you venture onto the Blue Trail quietly, you have a chance to glimpse this nimble acrobat crossing fallen logs or climbing into the canopy.
Tip: Watch your surroundings during the day, as the tayra is mostly active in daylight and moves quickly between trees and on the ground.
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