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Tasmanian devils are at risk from several factors:
- Habitat loss through increased housing developments and industry, especially logging.
- They are carrion-eaters and scavengers, often being killed by cars when feasting on road kill.
- Young Tasmanian devils are at risk from introduced species such as foxes and wild dogs.
- The main threat to the Tasmanian devil is the Devils Facial Tumour disease, which cause large cancers to form on the animal's face, especially around its mouth. This prevents the Tasmanian devil from feeding properly, and it slowly starves to death. Scientists are still working on a cure.
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What do Tasmanian devils get killed by?
Tasmanian devils are often killed by cars. As well as being effective hunters, Tasmanian devils are scavengers, feeding on carrion, or the bodies of animals which have been hit by cars. This tends to place the Tasmanian devils in danger of being hit by cars themselves as they feed.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
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.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
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 used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
Are Tasmanian devils vertebrate or invertebrates?
Tasmanian devils are mammals hence vertebrates .
Can Tasmanian devils blink their eyes?
Yes, Tasmanian devils can blink their eyes.
