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The average life span of a Tasmanian devil is 6-8 years. They are more likely to live longer in captivity, as in the wild they are prone to being hit by cars. The Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) has also reduced the life expectancy of at least one third of wild Tasmanian devils.
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∙ 12y agoBaby Tasmanian devils, known as joeys, stay in the mother's pouch for about 4 months, or 16 weeks. After this, they are transferred to a burrow or den for another four months. They will stay here for around 10 months, by which time they are old enough to leave their mother. Altogether, they stay with the mother until they about a year and a half old.
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∙ 15y agoThe Tasmanian Devil lives to about 6 years in the wild, but can live up to 8 years in captivity.
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∙ 13y agoThe average length of an adult Tasmanian devil, including its tail, is 80-90cm long.
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∙ 12y agoDid you mean: What is a Tasmanian devil's lifespan?
A Tasmanian devil, assuming that it lived to be an adult, lives for about five years.
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∙ 12y agoTasmanian devils can live up to eight years in captivity.
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∙ 12y agoBaby Tasmanian devils, which are called joeys, are less than 2cm in length. Like all marsupial young, they are born very undeveloped.
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∙ 10y agoAbout 6 years in the wild.
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∙ 10y agoto 6 years old in the wild but 8 in captivity
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Do foxes catch Tasmanian devils?
Foxes do not catch adult Tasmanian devils. Healthy adult Tasmanian devils are too stocky and large for a fox to attack. However, foxes are a threat to sick adults and young joeys (baby Tasmanian devils).
How long are newborn Tasmanian Devils?
Newborn Tasmanian devils are less than 2cm in length.
What are male Tasmanian devils called?
A baby Tasmanian devil is called a joey. Tasmanian devils are marsupials, and "joey" is the name given to the young of all marsupials.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
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.
How long does it take for Tasmanian devils to make their dens?
Although Tasmanian devils can and do dig, they expend little energy on making their dens. Tasmanian devils often use caves,hollow logs and old wombat burrows for their dens.
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.
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.
