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The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) was hunted almost to extinction due to its threat to livestock such as sheep and poultry. They were protected by law before it was too late in June 1941 from where their numbers recovered sufficiently for them to be classified as "secure". More recently, they are threatened by a fatal form of cancer called "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)" which has killed more than 90% of adults in high density areas and 45% of adults in medium to low density areas.
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Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
Do Tasmanian devils get along with humans?
Tasmanian devils avoid humans wherever possible.
Is there a high possibility that Tasmanian devils will kill humans?
No. The possibility is almost non-existent.
Do Tasmanian devil attack people yes or no?
No. Tasmanian devils do not attack people. They are shy and reclusive creatures which would much rather avoid people.
Why should humans save Tasmanian Devils?
Humans should save Tasmanian Devils because they eat the sick and dead animals.
Can you adapt Tasmanian devils?
Tasmanian devils are completely wild animals. Humans cannot "adapt" them, but they can create new environments for them.
can the mongoose kill the Tasmanian devil?
No. Mongooses and Tasmanian devils do not occupy the same continent.
How do cats kill Tasmanian devils?
Feral cats are particularly aggressive, but they do not tend to attack adult Tasmanian devils. They are a threat to young joeys.
Do Tasmanian devils hurt or help humans?
Tasmanian devils do not harm humans in any way. The Tasmanian devil performs the useful function of helping to keep the environment clean by eating carrion (dead animals). This limits the prevalence of flies and the possibility of diseases resulting from decaying flesh of other animals.
What have humans done to the Tasmanian devil's habitat?
Tasmanian devils' habitat has been cleared by humans, rendering the Tasmanian devil more vulnerable to being hit by cars. Humans have also introduced other predatorial animals such as the fox, which feed on the same mammals as Tasmanian devils, leading to greater competition for food.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do humans hurt Tasmanian devils?
The Tasmanian devil is a native Australian species, protected by law. Because of this, humans are not permitted to hunt or hurt them. Having said that, however, humans still engage in behaviour which threatens the Tasmanian devil. habitat loss through land-clearing is still a problem for the Tasmanian devil. In addition, as they feed on road kill, they are frequently hit by cars themselves.
