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How long can a Tasmanian devil grow?
The Tasmanian Devil lives to about 6 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity.
Tasmanian devil food chains?
The Tasmanian Devil eats insects, mammals up to the size of a wombat, and carrion.
What is the length of the male Tasmanian devil?
The head-body length of the male Tasmanian devil can be up to 65 cm.
How long are baby Tasmanian Devils?
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.
Would a Tasmanian devil eat a badger?
Given that there are no badgers in Australia, the answer is "no". Badgers are also larger than Tasmanian devils, so if they did occupy he same country, there is a good chance a Tasmanian devil would avoid badgers. They would not, however, be averse to eating a dead badger, as Tasmanian devils feed on carrion, as well as hunt live prey.
What job does a Tasmanian devil have?
Tasmanian devils are carrion-eaters, cleaning up the dead animal carcasses.
What do Tasmanian Devils eat in the zoo?
The Tasmanian Devil eats insects, mammals up to the size of a wombat, and carrion.
What does an average Tasmanian Devil weigh?
The average weight of an adult Tasmanian Devil may range from about 7kg for females to 11 kg for males. Interestingly, the animal's neck and head alone may make up to almost a quarter of the Tasmanian devil's total weight.
Is Tasmanian devil a meat eater?
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial mammal that is native to Tasmania. It eats insects, mammals up to the size of a wombat, and carrion.
What eats a Tasmanian devil?
The Tasmanian Devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial in Tasmania. Being at the top of the food chain, the Tasmanian devil has no native predators. Birds of prey are some danger to young Tasmanian Devils, but given that these creatures spend most of their time in dense bushland, there is little opportunity for hawks or kites to carry off young Tasmanian devils. Introduced foxes (an unfortunate recent addition to Tasmania) and feral dogs may have a go at younger Devils, but are not considered a major threat.
Is the Tasmanian devil a herbivore?
No. Tasmanian devils are carnivores. They feed on mammals up to the size of a wallaby, birds, reptiles and insects.
Is Tasmanian devil a herbivore?
No. Tasmanian devils are carnivores. They feed on mammals up to the size of a wallaby, birds, reptiles and insects.
