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Prey of the Tasmanian Devil includes small mammals up to the size of wallabies and wombats, as well as snakes, birds and fish.
Tasmanian devils tend to feed frequently on carrion, or the bodies of dead animals.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is doubtful that the Tasmanian devil has a "favourite food". It is a predator, and it is also a scavenger. Roadkill is an easy food for them to find, but they will hunt mammals up to the size of small wallabies, as well as birds and even insects.
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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.
Are Tasmanian Devils predators or prey?
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.Man poses the biggest danger to the Tasmanian Devil, through habitat loss and clearing of forests, and through roadkill. Other than a program of eradication which was put to a stop in 1941, humans could not be said to be Tasmanian Devil predators.
Does the Tasmanian devil have predators?
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.Man poses the biggest danger to the Tasmanian Devil, through habitat loss and clearing of forests, and through roadkill. Other than a program of eradication which was put to a stop in 1941, humans could not be said to be Tasmanian Devil predators.
What are the enemies of the Tasmanian Devil?
The Tasmanian Devil had no natural predators until introduced species such as cats, dogs and foxes were brought to Tasmania.A major enemy of the Tasmanian devils is human beings. See the related Wikipedia link below.
What are some differences between the thorny devil and the Tasmanian devil?
the thorny devil is a lizard and the tasmanian devil is sort of a dog. also the tasmanian devil lives in tasmania and the thorny devil lives in south australia
Can a Tasmanian devil kill a platypus?
Yes. Tasmanian devils are both predators and scavengers. Among other things, they hunt mammals up to the size of a wallaby. As the platypus is quite a small mammal, it could certainly be killed and eaten by a Tasmanian devil.
How does the Tasmanian devil walk?
The Tasmanian devil walks on all fours, not two legs like some marsupials do (such as the kangaroo).
What impact has land clearing and the introduction of Tasmanian devils predators have on its population?
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. The only predators that have been introduced are foxes (an unfortunate recent addition to Tasmania) and feral dogs, which may have a go at younger Devils, but are not considered a major threat to the adults.Man poses the biggest danger to the Tasmanian Devil, through habitat loss and clearing of forests, and through roadkill. Because man has cleared so much of the Tasmanian devil's native habitat, the devils are forced to come out more and they often feed on roadkill. This in turn threatens the Tasmanian devil as they are often hit by cars as they feed beside roads, and this had led to reduced numbers in their population.
How do you spell tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devil is the correct spelling.
What Feeds On Tasmanian Devil?
Because the Tasmanian devil is at the top of the food chain, there are no predators of adult devils. Young joeys can be taken by birds of prey such as the wedge-tailed eagle, and introduced species such as foxes and feral cats.
Does a Tasmanian devil eat another Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils do not eat other live Tasmanian devils. They will, however, readily feed on the carcass of another Tasmanian devil that has died.
Does the Tasmanian devil live in the desert?
No, the Tasmanian devil does not live in the desert.
