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.
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 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.
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.
Tasmanian devils can swim long enough to save themselves in a minor flood, but they do not readily swim by choice. They a not built for endurance swimming.
The Tasmanian Devil lives to about 6 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity.