Tasmanian Devil
Name
Tasmanian Devil
Scientific Name
Sarcophilus harrisii.
Location in the zoo
IUCN rating
Status: Endangered
Steps being taken to save habitat and animal
People are donating money to help scientists find a cure for their disease
Steps taken by Taronga Zoo looks after the tasmanian devil and helps donate money
Description -
The Tasmanian Devil is a heavily built marsupial with a large head, they have powerful jaws. However The Tasmanian Devil is endangered.
Facts -
Tasmanian devil is a marsupial from the family of Dasyuridae.
They are only found in the Australian island state of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Devils scientific name is Sarcophilus harrisii.
They can run 13 km/h maximum. the tasmanian devils
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There are many Tasmanian Devils in the Tasmanian wilderness, they also live in areas where there are farms and when the farm animals die, Tasmanian devils will sometimes eat the animals. Hundreds of years ago the tasmanian devil not only lived in Tasmania but also Australia mainland.
Appearance -
Tasmanian devils are mostly black but usually have white marks on the the chest. Adult male Tasmanian devils are usually bigger than the females. They stand about 30 centimetres high at the shoulder and weigh up to 12 kilograms. Adult tasmanian devils heads are almost to big for their bodies.
Are Tasmanian devils dangerous to people?
No, the Tasmanian devils are not dangerous. They do not attack people, although they will defend themselves if they 're attacked or trapped. However, Tasmanian devils have powerful jaws and when they do bite, they can cause serious injury. History -
The devil population increased again over the years, but there is now a new worry. Many Tasmanian devils are dying from a disease called Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). Scientists are working hard to find a cure and the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program is working to save them from extinction, as it is said maybe in 30 years time, these Tasmanian Devils will become extinct.
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