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The Tasmanian devil seems to have a rather bleak future. Since 1996, it has been threatened by a fatal cancer known as the "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)", and for which neither cause nor cure has yet been found. As the disease spreads, it seems the only way to preserve the Tasmanian Devil is to keep aside some healthy animals within a protected sanctuary, and hope that their apparent genetic predisposition to the disease does not surface.
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What is likely to happen to Tasmanian devils in the future?
Due to the increasing prevalence of the fatal Devil Facial Tumour Disease, predictions are that the only Tasmanian devils remaining will be those in zoos and sanctuaries, and in protective captivity breeding programmes. The current population trend is decreasing, but moves to breed more genetically diverse Tasmanian devils with higher levels of immunity have been very successful. Plans are afoot to release healthy Tasmanian devils onto islands off Tasmania, where they can help to improve the biodiversity of those islands.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
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.
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.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
Can Tasmanian devils blink their eyes?
Yes, Tasmanian devils can blink their eyes.
Are Tasmanian devils vertebrate or invertebrates?
Tasmanian devils are mammals hence vertebrates .
