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What are the conditions of the Tasmanian devil's habitat?
The Tasmanian devil's habitat is eucalypt forest, woodlands, heath and even farmland (due to land clearing). Its habitat is under some threat from land clearing and logging.
Where do Tasmanian devils sleep?
Tasmanian devils sleep under bushes; in hollow logs; in the base of old trees which have large hollows; under the cavities created by roots; or in old wombat burrows.
When were Tasmanian devils protected?
The Tasmanian devil became officially protected under Australian law in June 1941.
What is unusual about a Tasmanian devil?
A Tasmanian devil usually has ears which are pink in colour. When Tasmanian devils are angry or under stress, their ears turn red.
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.
Are Tasmanian devils noctunal or diurnal?
Tasmanian devils are nocturnal. Their black coast with white chest markings give them unique camouflage for night time. They hunt and feed at night, and shelter in caves, hollow logs or under bushes during the day.
What is the height of a baby Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils are just the size of a bean when they are born. This equates to just under two centimetres. They are tiny and undeveloped, like the young of all marsupials.
How big a baby Tasmanian devil?
Tasmanian devils are just the size of a grain of rice when they are born. This equates to under one centimetre. They are tiny and undeveloped, like the young of all marsupials.
Where are Tasmanian devils endangered?
Tasmanian devils are found only in the wild in Tasmania, Australia's southern island state, but they are listed as endangered both domestically and internationally. In Tasmania, they are "endangered" under the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995. Internationally, they are listed as "endangered" on the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Is the Jaguar endangered and why?
No, but loss of habitat has put this largest American cat under threat.
How big is a baby Devil?
Tasmanian devils are just the size of a grain of rice when they are born. This equates to under one centimetre. They are tiny and undeveloped, like the young of all marsupials.
Is the Tasmanian devil in the threatened species list?
Yes. Foxes, which have only recently been introduced to Tasmania, do cause a problem as they will take the young Tasmanian devil joeys when they are left alone in the den. Man could be regarded as an invasive species, and he has certainly led to the endangerment of the Tasmanian devil.
