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Is it a possibility that BB153 and BDE209 could be a factor in the Tasmanians devil facial tumour disease?
Absolutely. Scientists have found abnormally high levels of the carcinogenic flame retardant chemicals BB153 and BDE209 in fat tissue from a number of Tasmanian devils. Because Tasmanian devils are limited to the island of Tasmania, there is less and less genetic diversity, meaning the Tasmanian devils' immune systems are unable to combat the disease.
Do Tasmanian devils like to hang out in places that are high?
Tasmanian devils show no particular tendency to move to high places. They prefer anywhere that they may hide among the undergrowth, which is usually lower down, rather than in high elevations. They do not like open, exposed places.
Why do Tasmanian devils scream?
Yes and no: Tasmanian devils get their name from the blood-curdling screeching sounds they make when fighting over food and territory. However, it is not a high-pitched screech, but a loud, deep, throaty sound which is quite chilling in the middle of the night. Click on the related link, and the "vocalisation" to hear the sound. (The link does not always work.)
Which is taller a Tasmanian Tiger or you?
Extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) notwithstanding, humans are taller than this marsupial ever was. Thylacines stood between 35 and 60cm high at the shoulder.
What can humans do to help save Tasmanian devils?
From about 1996, the Tasmanian Devil has been threatened by a fatal form of cancer called "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)" which has killed more than 90% of adults in high density areas and 45% of adults in medium to low density areas resulting in an "Endangered" classification. Since then, the Threatened Species Scientific Advisory Committee has recommended moving the Tasmanian Devil up the "Endangered Species" list. A number of groups have combined to fund, study, analyse and come up with a cure for DFTD. You can find out more about it or assist by going to the attached Web Page and selecting one of the options.
Is a Tasmanian tiger taller than you?
Extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) notwithstanding, humans are taller than this marsupial ever was. Thylacines stood between 35 and 60cm high at the shoulder.
How do you protect Tasmanian devils?
Scientists are breeding Tasmanian Devils in captivity to limit the spread of the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). This disease is a great threat to Tasmanian devils living in the wild, affecting some two-thirds of the population.Tasmanian devils are being housed in captive breeding programmes, which should prevent the extinction of the marsupial, but not necessarily in the wild. In January 2010, a team of international scientists pinpointed the genetic marker that predisposes Tasmanian devils towards this fatal disease. With this knowledge, there is now a better chance of a cure, which would also stop the disease decimating the wild Tasmanian devil population.In addition, the "Save the Tasmanian Devil" was begun, with the objective being to 'maintain an enduring and ecologically functional population of Tasmanian Devils in the wild in Tasmania'. This programme is a joint initiative between the Australian Federal and Tasmanian State governments, together with the University of Tasmania. More sponsorship has come through the car company Suzuki Australia which has developed a is partnership with Zoos Victoria. Suzuki donates an amount from the sale of each Suzuki SUV to help save the Tasmanian Devil.
How do Tasmanian devils interact with other animals?
Tasmanian devils communicate by vocalisations, scent and body language. The leading scientific organisation in Australia, the CSIRO, has identified 11 different vocalisations and 20 visual postures or types of body language, as well as various chemical emissions.
When was Devils Lake High School created?
Devils Lake High School was created in 1909.
Do humans kill Tasmanian devils?
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) was hunted almost to extinction due to its threat to livestock such as sheep and poultry. They were protected by law before it was too late in June 1941 from where their numbers recovered sufficiently for them to be classified as "secure". More recently, they are threatened by a fatal form of cancer called "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)" which has killed more than 90% of adults in high density areas and 45% of adults in medium to low density areas.
Why has the Tasmanian devil lost its existence?
Presumably, this question is asking why the Tasmanian devil is extinct.It isn't.The Tasmanian devil has only recently been added to the endangered species list. The Tasmanian Devil is endangered for a number of reasons, and one of them is because the farmers believed that it ate large numbers of livestock and poultry, and used to hunt it. (This is also why the Thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger died out.)Other reasons include that they are often hit by cars as they feed on other road-killed animals. Some of the Tasmanian devils have been placed in protective captivity so humans and/or other animals cannot kill or hurt them.Devil Facial Tumour Disease is rife at present and is another reason for keeping them in captivity. DFTD causes facial lesions which increase in size until the Tasmanian devil can no longer eat, and becomes susceptible to infections. DFTD has killed more than 90% of adults in high density areas and 45% of adults in medium to low density areas. At present, no Devils are being taken into captivity with existing captive animals in the hope that the current captive ones will be kept safe from the spread of this disease. The disease spreads through biting - and this is very common in Devils as they are natural fighters, battling tooth and claw for every morsel of food. Only the western third of Tasmania is currently free of the disease. 60% of the state is affected.Currently there is no cure for the disease, and scientists estimate that unless the disease can be stopped in some way, Tasmanian Devils will be extinct within two decades. The Devils seem to be particularly vulnerable to this because of their genetic makeup: they have particularly low levels of genetic diversity and a chromosomal mutation which is unique among carnivorous mammals. It is hoped that, by studying this genetic makeup, scientists will be able to develop a vaccine and/or cure.The recent introduction of foxes to Tasmania has also had an impact on Tasmanian devils. As the Devil numbers decrease, fox numbers are increasing. These introduced animals hunt and eat young Devils, and if the Devil numbers drop too low then there is little hope that the population will ever recover - those remaining will be destroyed by the foxes.
What animal is in the similar species as a Tasmanian devil?
Terrible! From about 1996, the Tasmanian Devil has been threatened by a fatal form of cancer called "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)" which has killed more than 90% of adults in high density areas and 45% of adults in medium to low density areas resulting in an "Endangered" classification. Since then, the Threatened Species Scientific Advisory Committee has recommended moving the Tasmanian Devil up the "Endangered Species" list. A number of groups have combined to fund, study, analyse and come up with a cure for DFTD. You can find out more about it or assist by going to the attached Web Page and selecting one of the options.
