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What is the name of the law that protects the Tasmanian devil?
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The law that protects the Tasmanian Devil and other native Australian fauna and flora is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
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What do people use Tasmanian devil fur for?
Tasmanian devils are protected by law. Their fur is not used for anything.
When were Tasmanian devils protected?
The Tasmanian devil became officially protected under Australian law in June 1941.
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.
Is the Tasmanian Devil related to the Tasmanian Tiger?
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. As of May 2009, the Tasmanian Devil was upgraded to the "Endangered Species" list. Another 2000 Tasmanian devils are estimated to be the victims of cars each year. The Tasmanian devil, the largest living marsupial carnivore, earned its common name because of its blood-curdling nocturnal screams. They are not related to the Tasmanian Tiger.
What steps have been taken to protect the Tasmanian devil?
The Tasmanian devil became officially protected under Australian law in June 1941. 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. The Australian Government now has initiatives and programs set up to preserve the species. 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.
Can you have a Tasmanian devil?
No. Interbreeding between the Tasmanian devil and any other species is impossible. Further, Tasmanian devils are marsupials and all canines are placental mammals. Interbreeding cannot occur between two different classes of mammals.
In what country is the Tasmanian devil found?
Tasmanian Devils live in Tasmania, the island state of Australia. Their habitat is coastal heath, open dry sclerophyll forest and mixed sclerophyll-rainforest. There may be specimens in some zoos round the world but the animal originated in Tasmania and the Australian mainland. However, there are no longer any remaining on the mainland.
Why did Tasmanians trap all the 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".
Would a Tasmanian devil survive at your house?
To begin with, a Tasmanian Devil would not be permitted to live at anyone's house. These marsupials are wild animals, protected by law, and may not be kept as pets. That aside, they would be capable of living in a house. Tasmanian devils eat a variety of foods, from live prey to carrion, and they could easily live off scraps from a but her. They could also eat insects, mice, birds and reptiles in and around the house.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
What is a Tasmanian devil's diet like?
A Tasmanian devil can eat about 15% of its body weight a day, but it will eat up to 40% of its body weight in 30 minutes if the chance arises.
Can you buy Tasmanian devils?
No; they are protected by law.
