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According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The most recent estimate from June 2011 is that numbers across Tasmania are around 40,000, down from 100,000 prior to the outbreak of the devastating Devil Facial Tumour Disease.
As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species.
There are three major problems the Tasmanian Devil faces:
- Devil Facial Tumour Disease
- Recent introduction of the red fox into Tasmania
- Roadkill - which accounts for an estimated 2000 deaths of Tasmanian Devils every year
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe best estimate available from the Department of the Environment is somewhere between 20,000 to 50,000 mature individuals.
The most recent estimate from June 2011 is that numbers across Tasmania are around 40,000, down from 100,000 prior to the outbreak of the devastating Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Some sources suggest this has dropped to 17,000.
In May of 2009 it was placed on the endangered species list. Captive breeding programmes have been set up in several southern states, and these cater for up to 500 Tasmanian devils which are breeding most successfully.
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∙ 12y agoNumbers of the Tasmanian devil in the wild are dropping rapidly. According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The most recent estimate from June 2011 is that numbers across Tasmania are around 40,000, down from 100,000 prior to the outbreak of the devastating Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). Some sources suggest the figure is as low as 17,000.
As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species.
Because of the impact of the DFTD, scientists have begun a captive breeding programme of Tasmanian devils. This involves taking healthy individuals from Tasmania and breeding them in special "wild" enclosures on the mainland. Figures for captive Tasmanian devils indicate that there are several hundred more Tasmanian devils in 18 zoos and sanctuaries across Australia. Captive breeding programmes in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales have seen considerable success. Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, alone, has managed to maintain a Tasmanian devil population of around 120 over the past decade, meaning that new joeys are being successfully bred. The aim, ultimately, is to keep a steady population of some 500 Tasmanian devils in captive breeding, releasing healthy individuals into the wild.
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∙ 11y agoIt can never be determined how many Tasmanian devils (or any other species of animal, for that matter) have died in the world. These animals have been around for thousands of years, and have died from a variety of causes.
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∙ 12y agoThe best estimate available from the Department of the Environment is somewhere between 20,000 to 50,000 mature individuals.
The most recent estimate from June 2011 is that numbers across Tasmania are around 40,000, down from 100,000 prior to the outbreak of the devastating Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Some sources suggest this has dropped to 17,000.
In May of 2009 it was placed on the endangered species list. Captive breeding programmes have been set up in several southern states, and these cater for up to 500 Tasmanian devils which are breeding most successfully.
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∙ 8y agoThere are about 20,000 - 50,000 according to the parks and wildlife services. I hope this helps!
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∙ 14y agoThere is just one species of Tasmanian Devil: Sarcophilus Harissii.
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∙ 12y agoThere is only one species of Tasmanian devil, and no recognised sub-species.
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∙ 10y agoFigures for Tasmanian devils in captivity are not constant. This is because, under some captive programmes, healthy Tasmanian devils are being bred for release back into the wild.
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∙ 12y agothis is a guess. about 100 a year since they are very dangerous it is hard to kill them
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How many years does a Tasmanian devil live in the wild?
On average, Tasmanian devils in the wild live for 6 years.
How many Tasmanian devils die as the result of roadkill?
According to the report 'Distribution and abundance of roadkill on Tasmanian highways' published by Hobday and Minstrell (2008), approximately 3000 Tasmanian Devils are killed on the roads of Tasmania each year.
How are Tasmanian devils useful?
Tasmanian devils are useful in that they eat road kill from the side of the road. Unfortunately, this also poses a threat to the creature, as many then become victims of cars themselves.
How do the Tasmanian devil walk?
Tasmanian devils, like many mammals (but unlike many species of marsupials) have four legs upon which they walk.
What do Tasmanian devils adapt to?
Tasmanian devils adapt to changing conditions in their habitat brought about by European settlement. Land clearing has forced many of them to occupy the fringes of agricultural land, and to adapt to changed food sources. Tasmanian devils are known to feed on road kill, for example, and this shows their adaptability.
How do Tasmanian devil see at night?
my thoughts are that since I have read many books about Tasmanian devils I have learned that a Tasmanian devils is nocturnal and has a black cot so this animals are built for the dark so it only makes since that it has night vision.
How many Tasmanian devils were there in 2010?
There are no current figures for Tasmanian devil numbers. The most recent figures are from 2009, the year that the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species. Figures from late 2009 indicate that, in recent decades, the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild.
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.
What role do Tasmanian Devils play in Australia?
Tasmanian devils play a very useful role in that they eat road kill from the side of the road. Unfortunately, this also poses a threat to the creature, as many then become victims of cars themselves.
How many pounds do Tasmanian devils weigh?
Male Tasmanian devils may grow up to 11 kg, which is around 24 pounds, while females range between 7 - 9 kg, or 15 to 20 pounds.
Type of covering of the Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils, like many mammals, have a covering of fur. They have short, dark fur with a white stripe across their chest.
What is the body covering of a Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils, like many mammals, have a body covering of fur. They have short, dark fur with a white stripe across their chest.
