UPI – A zoo in England is requesting the public’s help in locating an escaped tayra, a weasel-like animal native to Central America.
The Hemsley Conservation Centre in Fairseat reported that staff discovered the female tayra had escaped her enclosure due to damaged weld mesh.
The animal was last spotted in the West Kingsdown area.
“She will not approach people but please do not approach, attempt to catch her or corner her has she will likely be scared and nervous in such a situation,” the zoo said on social media.
Witnesses are instead being asked to contact the facility or local authorities and report the tayra’s location.
“Our keepers are giving some extra TLC and banana and grape treats to her mate who is doing well,” the post said. It was not clear how the mesh surrounding the enclosure was damaged.
