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When was the Tasmanian Devil brought to Australia?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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The Tasmanian Devil was not "brought to" Australia. It was in Australia long before people, both European and indigenous.

It gained its name Tasmanian devil because, although it was found all over the mainland prior to the arrival of the dingo, it is now only found in Tasmania.

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