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What are some issues that humans might have if having a Tasmanian Devil as a Pet?
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∙ 14y ago
Mostly legal issues, as it is illegal to keep a Tasmanian Devil without a proper licence.
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Do humans hurt Tasmanian devils?
The Tasmanian devil is a native Australian species, protected by law. Because of this, humans are not permitted to hunt or hurt them. Having said that, however, humans still engage in behaviour which threatens the Tasmanian devil. habitat loss through land-clearing is still a problem for the Tasmanian devil. In addition, as they feed on road kill, they are frequently hit by cars themselves.
What is the deadliest mammal on earth?
The Tasmanian Devil.
Why did humans hunt the Tasmanian devil?
The European settlers hunted the Tasmanian devil because they perceived the animal to be a threat to their livestock and poultry.
Is Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease harmful to humans?
The Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) poses no risk at all to humans or animals of any other species.
What have humans done to the Tasmanian devil's habitat?
Tasmanian devils' habitat has been cleared by humans, rendering the Tasmanian devil more vulnerable to being hit by cars. Humans have also introduced other predatorial animals such as the fox, which feed on the same mammals as Tasmanian devils, leading to greater competition for food.
Are Tasmanian devil fast?
Yes: a human could outrun a Tasmanian devil. However, one would not be in a position to need to. Tasmanian devils are not aggressive hunters of humans.
Are there legends about the Tasmanian devil?
No.. the Tasmanian devil is simply just an animal in the regular food chain... Humans... however at the top of the food chain... which means humans should not be scared of tasmainian devils
What is the date the Tasmanian devil was put on the endangered list?
On 21 May 2008, the Tasmanian devil was reported as having been placed on the endangered species list by the Tasmanian Government.
Are human predators of the Tasmanian devil?
Other than a program of eradication which was put to a stop in 1941, humans could not be said to be Tasmanian Devil predators. The Tasmanian Devil does not have any natural predators. Only very brave, very hungry introduced species such as dogs and foxes might take on a Tasmanian Devil for a meal.
Does the Tasmanian devil create any environmental issues?
The Tasmanian devil creates no negative or harmful environmental issues. On the contrary, the Tasmanian devil performs the useful function of helping to keep the environment clean by eating carrion (dead animals). This limits the prevalence of flies and the possibility of diseases resulting from decaying flesh of other animals.
What is the Tasmanian Devil's temper like?
The Tasmanian devil does not have a "temper". "Temper" is a word applied to people, not animals. The Tasmanian devil exhibits behaviour.When faced with competition for its food supply or territory, the Tasmanian devil becomes aggressive in its behaviour.
How do you spell tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devil is the correct spelling.
