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The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial and, like most marsupials, it has reserves of fat in its tail. A fat tail is the sign of a healthy Tasmanian devil.

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Can a Tasmanian devil grip on branches tightly?

No. Tasmanian devils are not built for climbing.


What size is a Tasmanian devil's tail?

An adult Tasmanian devil's tail averages 24-25cm in length.


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A Tasmanian devil that is well fed has a thicker tail. This marsupial stores surplus fat in its tail.


Does the Tasmanian devil have a long tail?

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How does the Tasmanian devil store food?

The Tasmanian devil does not store food. The thickness of its tail is an indication of the animal's health. It does store fat in its tail so that if food is scarce, the Tasmanian devil can draw on these fat reserves.


How many feet does a Tasmanian devil have?

Being a mammal, and a marsupial, a Tasmanian Devil has four feet.


Does a Tasmanian devil has a red-tipped tail?

No, the tail is covered in black fur.


What is a Tasmanian devils size?

An adult Tasmanian devil's tail averages 24-25cm in length.


Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?

Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.


How long is the Tasmanian devil in inches?

The average length of an adult Tasmanian devil, including its tail, is 80-90cm long, which equals 31 - 35 inches.


How big is the Tasmanian devil?

The Tasmanian Devil has an average body length of 55 - 90 cm (22 - 35 inches), which includes its short tail. Females are smaller, and do not usually exceed 80cm in length. Its height is only around 30 cm.


How big are female Tasmanian devils?

The female Tasmanian Devil weighs around 6 kg, and does not usually exceed 80 cm in length, including the tail.