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Tasmanian Devil

  • Length Up to 65cm
  • Weight 5 -14kg
  • Class Mammal
  • Gestation Approx 21 days
  • # of Young 40
  • Diet Meat
  • Status Endangered
  • Features & Adaptations
  • Habitat & Environment
  • Diet
  • Lessen The Threat

Does the Tasmanian Devil still exist?

Yes, although the species is now confined to Tasmania and listed as endangered. The Tasmanian Devil is the largest living carnivorous marsupial in the world.

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Tasmanian Devil Facts

  • Common Names

    Tasmanian Devil

  • Scientific Names

    Sarcophilus harrisii

  • Family

    Dasyuridae

Do You Know?

The Tasmanian Devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial.

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Tasmanian Devil Features & Adaptations

Tasmanian Devils are the size of a small dog, they have black and white fur.

Tasmanian Devil Habitat & Environment

They live in forests and coastal woodlands, but can be found on the outskirts of urban areas.

Tasmanian Devil Distribution

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Tasmanian Devils used to be found all over Australia, but now they are only found in Tasmania.

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Tasmanian Devil's Diet

They can consume more than 10% of their body weight in one meal. They'll eat any meat they can get their hands, plus the bones, fur and scales as well!

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Life Cycle of Tasmanian Devils

Tasmanian Devils live for around 5 years. They give birth to 20 - 40 joeys at one time, which are as small as a grain of rice. The mother only has 4 teats though so not all will survive.

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Threats to Tasmanian Devils

90% of the Tasmanian Devil population has been wiped out by the Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is involved in a breeding program to help save the species.

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Ways to lessen the threat to Tasmanian Devils

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A Tasmanian devil stands on grass with its mouth wide open, displaying its teeth.
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Visit Tasmanian Devils at the Sanctuary

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