Whilst there are no exact figures for the Tasmanian devil's population, their numbers are known to be declining. This is based on the fact that sightings of wild Tasmanian devils have dropped by around 64%. Figures from late 2009, the year this marsupial was officially listed as Endangered, 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.
Fortunately, captive breeding programmes are ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic animal.
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
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.
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
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.
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Tasmanian devils are mammals hence vertebrates .
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
Yes, Tasmanian devils can blink their eyes.
Of course. If there were no female Tasmanian devils, they could not reproduce. Tasmanian devils may be endangered, but they are also a viable species.