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Tasmanian devils are assisted in their ability to survive by numerous special features.

  • The Tasmanian devil is nocturnal, and an animal that prefers dense bushland shelter. Its black coat with white stripe provides excellent camouflage in both the night, and in dense bushland and undergrowth.
  • Tasmanian devils can also emit a pungent odor as a defence mechanism when threatened.
  • It has a frightening devil-like shriek, enough to scare away a curious predator, even though this noise is usually emitted during territorial fights, rather than as a defence.
  • The Tasmanian devil is a scavenger, eating dead animals already killed by other animals, and on roadkill. There are no dingoes on the island of Tasmania, so the Tasmanian devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial on Tasmania. Devils also hunt live prey.
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When Tasmanian devils are alone do they survive?

Yes. Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures and do not socialise with others of their species except for the purpose of reproduction. They are very territorial, and will fight over food.


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.


Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?

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Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?

Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.


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.


Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?

Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.


Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?

Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.


Are Tasmanian devils vertebrate or invertebrates?

Tasmanian devils are mammals hence vertebrates .


Are there any female Tasmanian Devils?

Of course. If there were no female Tasmanian devils, they could not reproduce. Tasmanian devils may be endangered, but they are also a viable species.


Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?

No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.