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From about 1996, the Tasmanian Devil has been threatened by a fatal form of cancer called "Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)" which has killed large numbers of Tasmanian devils, resulting in an "Endangered" classification. It was officially added to the Endangered species list early in 2009.
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How many feet does a Tasmanian devil have?
Being a mammal, and a marsupial, a Tasmanian Devil has four feet.
How long has the Tasmanian Devils existed?
The Tasmanian devil is thought to have been around for over 10 million years. They are only found on the island of Tasmania.
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 long is a Tasmanian devil's gestation period?
The gestation period of the Tasmanian devil is variously quoted as being about 18 - 21 days.
Does the Tasmanian devil have a long tail?
The Tasmanian devil has a medium-length tail, which ranges from 23 to 30 cm long. The tail is also unique because its width is indicative of the animal's health. A fatter tail means a healthier Tasmanian devil.
How long have tasminen develsn been around?
Many scientists believe that Tasmanian devils have been around for over 3,000 years. The Tasmanian devil is an animal that is found in the wild in Australia.
Is the Tasmanian devil's population growing or lowering?
Whilst there are no exact figures for the Tasmanian devil's population, their numbers are known to be declining. This is based on the fact that sightings of wild Tasmanian devils have dropped by around 64%. Figures from late 2009, the year this marsupial was officially listed as Endangered, indicate that in recent decades the Tasmanian Devil's population has dropped by 70% to an estimated 45,000 - 50,000 Tasmanian Devils in the wild. Fortunately, captive breeding programmes are ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic animal.
Why was the Tasmanian devil introduced in Australia?
The Tasmanian devil was not introduced into Australia. It is native to the country, and was on both Tasmania and the mainland long before Europeans ever arrived.
What is the incubation period of a Tasmanian Devil?
Tasmanian devils do not have an incubation period. The term "incubation" relates to how long an egg takes to hatch, and Tasmanian devils do not lay eggs. The gestation period of the Tasmanian devil is between 18 and 21 days.
What is the Tasmanian devil's reproductive system like?
you see its long and hairy
How long can a Tasmanian devil last without drinking?
6.7 days :)
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.
