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The Tasmanian devil's bite is not toxic. The animal has powerful jaws, but its bite is not toxic.
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What is the strongest bite in the mammal kingdom?
Tasmanian devils.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
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.
Why do Tasmanian devils get injured a lot?
They are bad-tempered and cantankerous, they will bite anybody and anything that comes within range. It is not for nothing they are called 'Devils' Tasmanian devils have a reputation for being "bad tempered and cantankerous", but this is not necessarily the case. In reality, they shun contact with other species. Tasmanian devils bite each other when feeding. This is behaviour to assert their dominance. The males in particular will fight (and bite) during breeding season. Similarly, they will bite anything that they perceive as a predator, and this often includes humans who try to get too close.
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 bite?
Definitely. Highly territorial, Tasmanian devils bite each other when feeding. They have very powerful jaws. If any other creature, including their own kind, threatens their food or their own territory, they will bite. The males in particular will fight (and bite) during breeding season. Similarly, they will bite anything that they perceive as a predator, and this often includes humans who try to get too close.
Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
