Tasmanian Devils

In "Boxer Rebellion," the term "foreign devils" primarily refers to Westerners and Japanese foreigners who were seen as imperialist invaders in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Boxers, a secret society, viewed these foreign influences as corrupting and harmful to Chinese society, leading them to call for violence against these outsiders. Thus, the "foreign devils" are not a specific race but rather a derogatory term encompassing various foreign nationals perceived as oppressors.

A Tasmanian devil's scream can be heard from up to 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles) away. Their vocalizations are intense and can carry over long distances, which helps them communicate with each other in their natural habitat. These screams are often associated with their feeding behavior and social interactions, particularly during scavenging.

The Tasmanian devil has a symbiotic relationship primarily with its ecosystem, where it plays a crucial role as a scavenger. By consuming carrion, it helps to keep the environment clean and reduces the spread of disease among wildlife. Additionally, its feeding habits contribute to nutrient recycling in the ecosystem, benefiting other species and promoting biodiversity. While not a traditional symbiotic relationship with other organisms, its role is vital for maintaining ecological balance.

Gargoyles often resemble devils due to their exaggerated, grotesque features, such as pointed ears, sharp teeth, and menacing expressions, which were intended to ward off evil spirits. Their designs incorporate elements from various mythological creatures and can evoke a sense of fear or awe, aligning them with demonic imagery. Additionally, their placement on churches and cathedrals, high above the ground, reinforces their association with the supernatural and the divine battle against evil.

The scientific name for the Tasmanian devil is Sarcophilus harrisii. "Sarcophilus" means "flesh-lover" in Greek, referring to its carnivorous diet, and "harrisii" honors the naturalist George Harris who first described the species.

The Tasmanian Devil's mouth is comparable to that of a "hammer head" shark's. There have been reports of Tasmanian Devil's consuming stray pets such as dogs in only two bites.

The Tasmanian Devil is a dangerous creature.

No. Skunks are placental mammals of the family Mephitidae.

Tasmanian devils are marsupials of the family Dasyuridae.

The first recorded instance of DFTD began in the 1990s. DFTD means the Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease, a fatal condition which causes cancers around the face and head of Tasmanian Devils. It first appears as small lesions and lumps around the animal's mouth which grow quite quickly, inhibiting the Devil's ability to feed. They slowly starve to death, whilst their their bodily functions gradually break down. It spreads from animal to animal through them biting each other, and given that this is natural behaviour for Devils, it means that the disease can quickly spread through a population.

It is not known for certain what initiated DFTD. Tasmanian devils, being restricted now to just the Australian island of Tasmania, have limited genetic diversity in their wild population. The disease is believed to have started from a chance mutation in the far north east region of Tasmania, in Mount William National Park. Other theories have suggested this is a result of the Devils' weaker immune system not being able to cope with the pesticides used in agriculture.

In 2010, an international team of scientists discovered that cells which protect peripheral nerves are probably to blame for the Devil Facial Tumour Disease. These cells, known as Schwann cells, have provided the necessary information about the genetic marker resnsible for the disease, and have helped scientists move closer to discovering a vaccine.

The Tasmanian devil does not live in a burrow, but it may shelter in an old wombat burrow, or under shrubbery and undergrowth. It is known to dig burrows to reach food underground.

Tasmanian devils perform a very important function within their niche. They feed on carrion, which is the carcasses of dead animals, thereby cleaning up the environment. Apart from the native quoll and the introduced fox, there are no other mammal predators in Tasmania, so the Tasmanian devil is an important link in the food chain.

The Tasmanian Devil is a marsupial. Specifically, it is a Dasyurid or carnivorous marsupial, so it is in the family Dasyuridae.

The Tasmanian Devil is a mammal, therefore it has four legs

The Tasmanian devil, the largest living marsupial carnivore, earned its common name because of its blood-curdling nocturnal screams.

"Sarcophilus Harrisi," which means "Harris's flesh lover."

No.. the Tasmanian devil is simply just an animal in the regular food chain... Humans... however at the top of the food chain... which means humans should not be scared of tasmainian devils

The Tasmanian Devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial in Tasmania. Being at the top of the food chain, the Tasmanian devil has no native predators. Birds of prey are some danger to young Tasmanian Devils, but given that these creatures spend most of their time in dense bushland, there is little opportunity for hawks or kites to carry off young Tasmanian devils.

Introduced foxes (an unfortunate recent addition to Tasmania) and feral dogs may have a go at younger Devils, but are not considered a major threat.

yes Tasmanian devils are nice they're the one how try to keep us from littering in the first place

The Tasmanian Devil lives to about 6 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity.

The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial so, like most (not all) marsupials, it has a pouch to protect its joeys while they are developing. The young joeys are born extremely undeveloped and must compete for a teat in the pouch. Tasmanian devils can actually give birth to up to 20 joeys at a time, but having only four teats, this means most of the young die.