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No. Apart from both being classified as mammals, Tasmanian devils and red pandas are not even remotely related. To begin with, Tasmanian devils are marsupials, whereas red pandas are placental mammals.

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What is unusual about a Tasmanian devil?

A Tasmanian devil usually has ears which are pink in colour. When Tasmanian devils are angry or under stress, their ears turn red.


Is the Tasmanian devil the world's largest marsupial?

No. Tasmanian devils are quite small.The largest marsupial is the red kangaroo, males of which can easily grow to 1.8 metres in height.The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorousmarsupial.


Does a Tasmanian devil has a red-tipped tail?

No, the tail is covered in black fur.


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What is the Tasmanian Devil's population?

According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The best estimate is that numbers across Tasmania are somewhere between the range of 10,000 - 100,000, but it is feared the figures are on the lower end of the scale.As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species. Figures from late 2009 indicate that, in recent decades, the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild.There are three major problems the Tasmanian Devil faces:Devil Facial Tumour DiseaseRecent introduction of the red fox into TasmaniaRoadkill - which accounts for an estimated 2000 deaths of Tasmanian Devils every year


What is the red pandas closest relative?

although its name is red PANDA it isn't closely related to panda its closer related to the tazmanian devil . x


What are some of the closely related animals to the red panda?

The red panda is not closely related to any other animal. It was thought to be related to the bear or raccoon families but it is not. It is the only species of the genus Ailurus and the family Ailuridae.


What is the difference between red pandas and black and white pandas?

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Is the Tasmanian devil in the threatened species list?

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How do red pandas meet their habitat?

pandas can be red?


Are red pandas actually red?

Red pandas are a reddish brown.


What is the red pandas favorite food?

Like giant pandas, red pandas primarily eat bamboo.