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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.
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Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
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.
How many Tasmanian devils die as the result of roadkill?
According to the report 'Distribution and abundance of roadkill on Tasmanian highways' published by Hobday and Minstrell (2008), approximately 3000 Tasmanian Devils are killed on the roads of Tasmania each year.
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.
Are there any female Tasmanian Devils?
Of course. If there were no female Tasmanian devils, they could not reproduce. Tasmanian devils may be endangered, but they are also a viable species.
Can Tasmanian devils blink their eyes?
Yes, Tasmanian devils can blink their eyes.
Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
