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The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, was once widespread on the Australian mainland. It is thought that the arrival of the Dingo and possibly climate change at the end of the last ice age, may have contributed to its extinction on the mainland. The dingo proved to be a bigger, stronger competitor, and there is strong evidence that its presence wiped out the Tasmanian devil's relative, the Thylacine (or Tasmanian tiger) from the mainland so there is every chance it had the same effect on the Tasmanian devil. As for climate change - it possibly reduced the food sources for the Tasmanian devil. There remains more bushy undergrowth, and thick rainforest for the Tasmanian devil's food to hide in on the island of Tasmania.
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∙ 14y agoIt is believed that the introduction of the dingo (by the Aborigines) caused the extinction of the Tasmanian devil from the mainland.
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What country can you see Tasmanian devil?
In Australia (Tasmania is the name of the state you can see it in)
Where does a Tasmanian devil come from?
The Tasmanian Devil is native to Australia's island state of Tasmania. Fossil evidence indicates it was once found on the Australian mainland, but when the Dingo was introduced by the Aborigines, this is believed to have caused the Tasmanian Devil to become extinct on the mainland.
When was the Tasmanian Devil brought to Australia?
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.
How do scientists know that the Tasmanian devil lived in the mainlands?
Fossil evidence indicates that the Tasmanian devil once lived on the Australian mainland. Tasmanian devil fossils have been found across much of Australia's southern region.
On what continents can you find a Tasmanian devil?
The Tasmanian devil is found only on the continent of Australia. Although now found only on the Australian island state of Tasmania, fossil evidence shows that Tasmanian devils once roamed throughout the continental mainland. The Tasmanian devil cannot be found on any other continent.
What country do Tasmanian devils come from?
The Tasmanian Devil is native to Australia: specifically, it is native to the island state of Tasmania. Fossil evidence indicates it was once found on the Australian mainland, but when the Dingo was introduced by the Aborigines, this is believed to have caused the Tasmanian Devil to become extinct on the mainland.
Does the Tasmanian Devil live anywhere besides Australia?
No. In its natural state, it is only found on the island of Tasmania. There are numerous Tasmanian devils in zoos and sanctuaries on the mainland.
Is the Tasmanian devil an Australian animal?
Yes. The Tasmanian devil is native to Australia alone. Though it once roamed the entire mainland continent, it is now found only on the island state of Tasmania.
Where are the Tasmanian devils found today?
The Tasmanian Devil is found in the wild only on Australia's island state of Tasmania. There are some populations in captive breeding programmes on the mainland, particularly through Victoria and South Australia.
Where is the Tasmanian devil commonly associated with?
The Tasmanian devil is commonly associated with Australia's island state of Tasmania. Although it is only found in its native habitat on Tasmania, fossil evidence indicates it was once found on the Australian mainland.
What countries and continent does the Tasmanian devil live in?
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial mammal that is native to Tasmania. It was once widespread on the Australian mainland, but the arrival of the Dingo and possibly climate change at the end of the last ice age, may have contributed to its extinction on the mainland.
On what continent does the Tasmanian devil originate?
Tasmanian Devils originated on the continent of Australia.They are no longer found on the mainland, though fossil evidence indicates that they did live on the main continent prior to the introduction of the dingo. Tasmanian devils are now found only on Australia's island state of Tasmania, which lies to the south of the mainland
