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∙ 7y agoTasmanian Devils are not the playful type. Tasmanian pups may play with each other in their early stages after leaving their mother`s pouch, but Tassies are more aggressive than playful. Tassies like to hunt and scavenge,etc.
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∙ 10y agoTasmanian devils do not fight each other whenever they meet. Although solitary animals, they are, incongruously, gregarious, and will gather at a carcass to feed. This is when they tend to bite each other, as they assert their dominance over each other. However, they have their own home range which overlaps with that of other Tasmanian devils, and where their home ranges overlap, this is a communal latrine area, indicating cooperation among individuals.
When mating, females are only interested in strong, dominant males. The male must be able to literally bite and scratch the female into submission, and drag her off to his den for mating. Biting is a natural and expected part of the courtship ritual. After mating the female will try to escape to find another, even stronger male, so that the joeys that are conceived stand the best chance of survival.
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∙ 10y agoNo. Despite being aggressive animals that fight for dominance when they are feeding on a carcass, making ferocious growls and screams as they feed, research has shown that Tasmanian devils are not actually territorial. If an animal is territorial, it will defend its home range. Tasmanian devils do have a home range, but they do not fight over their range, instead sharing overlapping areas with other Tasmanian devils as a communal latrine.
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∙ 11y agoNo. Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures.
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∙ 14y agoTasmanian devils really aren't the playful sort. They are more interested in scavenging for food, defending their territory and avoiding people.
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Do Tasmanian devils get along with other Tasmanian devils?
Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures and do not socialise with others of their species except for the purpose of reproduction. They are very territorial, however, and will fight over food. One of the reasons the Devil Facial Tumour Disease is such a problem is that it is transmitted by the Tasmanian devils biting each other.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
When Tasmanian devils are alone do they survive?
Yes. Tasmanian devils are solitary creatures and do not socialise with others of their species except for the purpose of reproduction. They are very territorial, and will fight over food.
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.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
What are some good ''did you know'' questions about Tasmanian devils?
Did you know:Tasmanian devils belong to a group of marsupials known as "dasyurids", which are the carnivorous marsupials?Tasmanian devils are not only hunters, but also scavengers, and carrion-feeders?Tasmanian devils are subject to a disease known as Devil facial tumour Disease, or DFTD, which causes cancerous lesions over their face?Tasmanian devils gained their name of "devil" from the unearthly shrieking sounds they make as they fight over their food at night?Tasmanian devils can emit a pungent odor as a defence mechanism when threatened?
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.
Do Tasmanian devils have a tail?
Yes. Tasmanian devils have short, stumpy tails.
Can Tasmanian devils be hunted?
Tasmanian devils may not be hunted. They are protected by law.
Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
