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The Tasmanian Devil is a marsupial. Specifically, it is a Dasyurid or carnivorous marsupial, so it is in the family Dasyuridae.
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What family do Tasmanian devils belong to such as cats and dogs?
Tasmanian devils belong to the family Dasyuridae. The Dasyurids are carnivorous marsupials.
Are skunks and Tasmanian devils related?
No. Skunks are placental mammals of the family Mephitidae. Tasmanian devils are marsupials of the family Dasyuridae.
What order do Tasmanian devils belong to?
The Tasmanian Devil is a carnivorous marsupial (dasyurid) of the order Dasyuromorphia.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
Do Tasmanian devils breed?
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.
What are some good ''did you know'' questions about Tasmanian devils?
Did you know:Tasmanian devils belong to a group of marsupials known as "dasyurids", which are the carnivorous marsupials?Tasmanian devils are not only hunters, but also scavengers, and carrion-feeders?Tasmanian devils are subject to a disease known as Devil facial tumour Disease, or DFTD, which causes cancerous lesions over their face?Tasmanian devils gained their name of "devil" from the unearthly shrieking sounds they make as they fight over their food at night?Tasmanian devils can emit a pungent odor as a defence mechanism when threatened?
Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
What other species are in the scientific classification of a Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils are mammals and marsupials: there are too many species of these to list.However, the Tasmanian devil is one of a smaller class of marsupials which are carnivorous. This group is known as the Dasyurids, as they belong to the Family dasyuridae. There are around 55 species in this family. Other dasyurids include:quollantechinusdunnartphascogaleplanigaleThylacine (now extinct)
Can Tasmanian devils get sick?
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.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
