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What is the year that the Tasmanian Devil was designated as endangered?
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The Tasmanian devil was designated as Endangered in 2008.
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How many Tasmanian devils were there in 2010?
There are no current figures for Tasmanian devil numbers. The most recent figures are from 2009, the year that the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species. Figures from late 2009 indicate that, in recent decades, the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild.
Who discovered the Tasmanian devil How was the Tasmanian devil discovered and in what year?
The indigenous people in Australia knew of the Tasmanian devil for thousands of years. The first European to describe and name the Tasmanian devil was naturalist George Harris in 1807.
Is the Tasmanian devil's population growing or lowering?
Whilst there are no exact figures for the Tasmanian devil's population, their numbers are known to be declining. This is based on the fact that sightings of wild Tasmanian devils have dropped by around 64%. Figures from late 2009, the year this marsupial was officially listed as Endangered, indicate that in recent decades the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild. Fortunately, captive breeding programmes are ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic animal.
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 is the Tasmanian Devil's population?
According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The best estimate is that numbers across Tasmania are somewhere between the range of 10,000 - 100,000, but it is feared the figures are on the lower end of the scale.As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species. Figures from late 2009 indicate that, in recent decades, the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild.There are three major problems the Tasmanian Devil faces:Devil Facial Tumour DiseaseRecent introduction of the red fox into TasmaniaRoadkill - which accounts for an estimated 2000 deaths of Tasmanian Devils every year
How many babies can the Tasmanian devil carry?
The number of babies a female Tasmanian devil carries in her uterus is different from the number of joeys she carries in her pouch. A female Tasmanian devil actually may have several dozen tiny embryos in one birth - anywhere between 20 and 40 - but only four at most can latch onto a teat in the mother's pouch. The rest die. The breeding season is March to April, so Tasmanian devils breed just once a year. The average number of Tasmanian Devil joeys that a mother may be rearing in any given breeding season is 2-3.
What year are the Tasmanian devils going extinct?
There is no way to predict when, or even if, any animal will become extinct. It is also highly unlikely the Tasmanian devil will become extinct. Conservation parks and accredited animal sanctuaries in South Australia and Victoria, on the mainland, have reported great success with captive breeding programme which will ensure the continued existence of the Tasmanian devil. These animals show no signs of developing the disease which has caused such a massive decline in the Tasmanian devil population since 1996.
How many people have Tasmanian devils killed or injured?
According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The best estimate is that numbers across Tasmania are somewhere between the range of 10,000 - 100,000, but it is feared the figures are on the lower end of the scale.As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species. Figures from late 2009 indicate that, in recent decades, the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild.There are three major problems the Tasmanian Devil faces:Devil Facial Tumour DiseaseRecent introduction of the red fox into TasmaniaRoadkill - which accounts for an estimated 2000 deaths of Tasmanian Devils every year
How many young can the Tasmanian Devil have?
The average number of Tasmanian Devil joeys that a mother may be rearing at any one time is 2-3. A female Tasmanian devil actually may have several dozen tiny embryos in one birth - anywhere between 20 and 40 - but only four at most can latch onto a teat in the mother's pouch. The rest are lost. The breeding season is March to April, so Tasmanian devils breed just once a year. They start at around age 2, and breed each year for their short lifespan of 6-8 years.
How many joeys do Tasmanian Devils have?
The average number of Tasmanian Devil joeys that a mother may be rearing at any one time is 2-3. A female Tasmanian devil actually may have several dozen tiny embryos in one birth - anywhere between 20 and 40 - but only four at most can latch onto a teat in the mother's pouch. The rest are lost. The breeding season is March to April, so Tasmanian devils breed just once a year.
Do Devil migrate?
No. Tasmanian devils do not migrate. Like other Australian marsupials, they remain in the same territory through all the seasons, all year around.
How many Tasmanian devils have died in the world?
According to Australia's Department of Primary Industries, data from December 2006 gives an estimate of the Tasmanian Devil's population at only 20,000 - 50,000 mature Tasmanian Devils. However, it is very hard to accurately determine numbers. Sightings have dropped by around 64%. The most recent estimate from June 2011 is that numbers across Tasmania are around 40,000, down from 100,000 prior to the outbreak of the devastating Devil Facial Tumour Disease.As of May 2009, the Tasmanian devil was listed as an "endangered" species.There are three major problems the Tasmanian Devil faces:Devil Facial Tumour DiseaseRecent introduction of the red fox into TasmaniaRoadkill - which accounts for an estimated 2000 deaths of Tasmanian Devils every year
