Tasmanian Devil

Animals Unique | Tasmanian Devil  | The Tasmanian devil is a Carnivorous marsupials and the Tasmanian devil is therefore distantly related to kangaroos and Wombats. Although the Tasmanian devil's closest relative is a kangaroo, the Tasmanian devil has the appearance of a wild dog The Tasmanian devil is only found on the Australian island state of Tasmania.

The Tasmanian devil is characterized by Their black fur and the offensive odor secretes the Tasmanian devil when stressed. The Tasmanian devil is also known to making a horrible, loud screeching sound when the Tasmanian devil is distressed or feels Threatened.

Since the late 1990s, a nasty facial disease mutation has Caused the Tasmanian devil population to decline, meaning That the Tasmanian devil is now an endangered species. The facial disease mutation is thought to be a type of cancer and ends in fatality about a year after it is contracted.

The Tasmanian devil is very Fierce, but that does not mean we should not try to save them. If people shoot Them Because They attack something, that is like killing a friend, there will soon be no more.

The Tasmanian devil known to display odd and slightly psychotic behavior. When the Tasmanian devil feels Threatened by a predator, is competing for a mate or even male, the Tasmanian devil displays a series of Behaviours Including lunging, growling and teeth lying. The Tasmanian devil turns to rage so Quickly That first European settlers named it the devil.

Tasmanian devils are highly Carnivorous and survive on snakes, birds, fish, insects and road kill. When a carcass is found, Tasmanian devils are known to be one of the loudest animals when it comes to fighting for a meal.

Tasmanian devils are solitary animals and are nocturnal. The Tasmanian devil rests in Burrows, caves and hollow logs during the day and then come out at night to find food. Their use Tasmanian devils Whiskers long and fantastic sense of smell to find prey whilst avoiding troublesome predators.

Female Tasmanian devils give birth after about three weeks of pregnancy to 20 or 30 very tiny young. These tiny Tasmanian devil babies crawl up Their mother's fur and into her pouch where They are kept safe as well as fed. However, only a few of the Tasmanian devil babies will survive as the mother can not feed them all at once. The baby Tasmanian devils leave the safety of Their mother's pouch when They are about 4 months old and are big enough and strong enough to make it on Their Own when They are 8 months old.

Tasmanian Devil Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: mammals
Order: Dasyuromorphia
Family: Dasyuridae
Genus: Sarcophilus
Scientific Name: Sarcophilus harrisii
Type: Mammal
Diet: omnivore
Size: 57-65cm (22-27in)
Weight: 6-8kg (13-18lbs)
Top Speed: 24km / h (15mph)
Life Span: 5-8 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Black, Grey, Brown, White
Skin Type: Fur
Favourite Food: Mice
Habitat: Forest underbrush
Average Litter Size: 3
Main Prey: Mice, Rats, Rabbits
Predators: Snakes, Human, Wild dogs
Special Features: White band across chest and offensive odor when stressed