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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.
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Do Tasmanian devils get along with other Tasmanian devils?
Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures and do not socialise with others of their species except for the purpose of reproduction. They are very territorial, however, and will fight over food. One of the reasons the Devil Facial Tumour Disease is such a problem is that it is transmitted by the Tasmanian devils biting each other.
What are some good ''did you know'' questions about Tasmanian devils?
Did you know:Tasmanian devils belong to a group of marsupials known as "dasyurids", which are the carnivorous marsupials?Tasmanian devils are not only hunters, but also scavengers, and carrion-feeders?Tasmanian devils are subject to a disease known as Devil facial tumour Disease, or DFTD, which causes cancerous lesions over their face?Tasmanian devils gained their name of "devil" from the unearthly shrieking sounds they make as they fight over their food at night?Tasmanian devils can emit a pungent odor as a defence mechanism when threatened?
What are Tasmanian devils known for?
Tasmanian devils are known for being aggressive defenders of their food and territory, and for fighting with each other. Unfortunately, in the past decade or two, they have also become known for the DFTD - Devil Facial Tumour Disease - which leads to cancerous lesions over the Tasmanian devil's face, eventually causing death. Because Tasmanian devils fight with each other, they easily spread this disease between individuals.
When Tasmanian devils are alone do they survive?
Yes. Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures and do not socialise with others of their species except for the purpose of reproduction. They are very territorial, and will fight over food.
What is the Tasmanian Devil's temper like?
The Tasmanian devil does not have a "temper". "Temper" is a word applied to people, not animals. The Tasmanian devil exhibits behaviour.When faced with competition for its food supply or territory, the Tasmanian devil becomes aggressive in its behaviour.
Why do Tasmanian devils scream?
Yes and no: Tasmanian devils get their name from the blood-curdling screeching sounds they make when fighting over food and territory. However, it is not a high-pitched screech, but a loud, deep, throaty sound which is quite chilling in the middle of the night. Click on the related link, and the "vocalisation" to hear the sound. (The link does not always work.)
Are Tasmanian devils native to Australia?
Yes. Tasmanian devils were once found over much of the Australian continent. Now, they a only found in the wild on the southern island state of Tasmania, which is indeed a part of Australia.
How many weeks do the baby Tasmanian devils have to stay in their mothers pouch for?
Female Tasmanian devils carry their young joeys for around 100 days, or just over three months. This equates to about fourteen weeks.
Tasmanian devils are apart of wombats niche?
No, they just take over the left home from wombats
Who invented the Tasmanian devils?
Tasmanian devils were not "invented".The first people to have seen the Tasmanian devil would have been the Tasmanian Aboriginal people. The Tasmanian aboriginal word for the Tasmanian devil is purinina.If the question refers to how the animal gained its name, it was because of its tendency to emit blood-curdling screams during the night when fighting over food or territory. This name was assigned by Europeans.
How long has the Tasmanian Devils existed?
The Tasmanian devil is thought to have been around for over 10 million years. They are only found on the island of Tasmania.
Do Tasmanian devils fight?
Yes, Tasmanian Devils are real. They are carnivorous marsupials found only in the wild in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania, although they were once found over much of the Australian continent. Tasmanian devils are nothing like "Taz" on the cartoons.
