At most, a female Tasmanian devil can carry only four joeys, as there are only four teats in the mother's pouch.
A female Tasmanian devil actually may have several dozen tiny embryos in one birth - anywhere between 20 and 40 - so apart from the ones which do make it to the pouch, the rest are lost.
The average number of Tasmanian Devil joeys that a mother may be rearing at any one time is 2-3.
The Tasmanian devil can carry only four joeys in her pouch, despite the fact that she actually gives birth to between 20 and 40 tiny babies at once. She gives birth to so many to ensure the survival of the strongest, as only the four strongest will make it to her pouch first, in order to secure themselves to a teat.
Baby Tasmanian devils, known as joeys, stay in the mother's pouch for about 4 months, or 16 weeks. After this, they are transferred to a burrow or den for another four months.
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Being a mammal, and a marsupial, a Tasmanian Devil has four feet.
The average length of an adult Tasmanian devil, including its tail, is 80-90cm long, which equals 31 - 35 inches.
The average life span of a Tasmanian devil is 6-8 years. They are more likely to live longer in captivity, as in the wild they are prone to being hit by cars. The Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) has also reduced the life expectancy of at least one third of wild Tasmanian devils.
The gestation period of the Tasmanian devil is variously quoted as being about 18 - 21 days.
The Tasmanian devil has a medium-length tail, which ranges from 23 to 30 cm long. The tail is also unique because its width is indicative of the animal's health. A fatter tail means a healthier Tasmanian devil.
Baby Tasmanian devils, known as joeys, stay in the mother's pouch for about 4 months, or 16 weeks. After this, they are transferred to a burrow or den for another four months. They will stay here for around 10 months, by which time they are old enough to leave their mother. Altogether, they stay with the mother until they about a year and a half old.
The Tasmanian devil was not introduced into Australia. It is native to the country, and was on both Tasmania and the mainland long before Europeans ever arrived.
Tasmanian devils do not have an incubation period. The term "incubation" relates to how long an egg takes to hatch, and Tasmanian devils do not lay eggs. The gestation period of the Tasmanian devil is between 18 and 21 days.
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The Tasmanian Devil was not "brought to" Australia. It was in Australia long before people, both European and indigenous.It gained its name Tasmanian devil because, although it was found all over the mainland prior to the arrival of the dingo, it is now only found in Tasmania.
The gestation period of a Tasmanian devil is between 18 and 21 days.