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Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Are Tasmanian devils being over hunted?
Tasmanian devils were over-hunted in the past, almost to the point of extinction. They are now protected by law, and it is therefore illegal to hunt them or harm them in any way.
Where are Tasmanian devils from?
Tasmanian devils are endemic to Australia. Ever since European settlement, they have only ever been found on Australia's island state of Tasmania, but fossil evidence indicates they were once found throughout the mainland.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do people hunt Tasmanian devils for eating?
Only the indigenous Australians would have hunted the Tasmanian devil for eating. These creatures were hunted by farmers and settlers prior to the mid 20th century, as they were believed (erroneously) to be a threat to livestock.
Do Tasmanian devils breed?
Of course Tasmanian devils breed. If they didn't, there would be no Tasmanian devils left today. Tasmanian devils are mammals, which are vertebrates. All vertebrates breed.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
What hunt Tasmanian devils?
The Tasmanian devil is at the top of the food chain, and nothing hunts the adult creatures. Tasmanian devil joeys may be hunted by introduced creatures such as foxes and domestic dogs. Birds of Prey such as falcons and goshawks may also take young devils.
Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
Can Tasmanian devils get sick?
Tasmanian devils can certainly get sick. Tasmanian Devils are threatened by a fatal form of cancer called Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) which is transmitted between Tasmanian devils by biting.
Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
