The Tasmanian Devil takes its name from Tasmania, the Australian island state where it lives in the wild.
The Tasmanian tiger, more correctly known as the thylacine! also takes its name from Tasmania, the only state where it has ever been seen since Europeans arrived.
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The Tasmanian devil is named after the state of Tasmania, in which it is now found. The alternative names for the Thylacine (prior to its extinction) were Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, so it, too, was named after Tasmania.
Quokkas are most common on Rottnest Island, off the southwest Western Australian coast, near Fremantle. They are also found on Bald Island. However, there are several colonies living in protected areas in the southwest mainland. Rottnest Island is so named for the quokkas, which the early Dutch explorers mistook for giant rats. They named the island "Rat's nest", or "Rottnest".
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The Canary Islands are named for Canaris or dogs.
One notable island named after an animal is Kangaroo Island, located off the coast of South Australia. The island was named by explorer Matthew Flinders in 1802 due to the large population of kangaroos he observed there. It is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
No island has a capitol named Hobart. Hobart is a state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. But it is not a nation.
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The U.S. state named after a Greek island is Rhode Island. Its full name is "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations," and it is thought to be named after the Greek island of Rhodes due to the red color of the soil found in the area, resembling the island's name. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States and is located in the New England region.
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