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Why are the Tasmanian devils black and white?

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Tasmanian devils are nocturnal, carnivorous marsupials, and are thus predators, as well as scavengers. Being nocturnal, they hunt and scavenge at night. Their black and white colouring means they can hide more easily amid the undergrowth of bushland in their habitat, keeping hidden from potential prey.

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Tasmanian devils are predominantly black, with some white markings.


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