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Tasmanian devil

Sarcophilus harrisii

The Tasmanian devil is a small, furry animal known for its loud growls and strong jaws. They are mostly black with white markings and are famous for their scavenging habits.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Tasmanian devil is a stocky, muscular marsupial with shaggy, dark brown to black fur, often displaying a white stripe or patches on its chest. It has a distinctive pink snout, large ears, and powerful jaws, giving it a fierce appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderDasyuromorphiaFamilyDasyuridaeGenusSarcophilus
Tasmanian devil
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Tasmanian devil

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby devils, called imps, are born as tiny as a grain of rice!

Devils can sprint as fast as a human for short distances!

Their famous loud screeches and growls can be heard far away!

They have the strongest bite for their size of any mammal!

Special abilities

Ability

Bone Crusher Bite

Tasmanian devils have an incredibly strong bite force because of their robust skull and jaw muscles, helping them crush bones.

Ability

Night Vision Navigator

Tasmanian devils can see and hear well in the dark, using their excellent senses to find prey and avoid danger.

Ability

Scent Detective

Tasmanian devils can find food from far away because of their amazing sense of smell, helping them locate carcasses in the dark.

Ability

Energy Tail

Tasmanian devils can store fat in their tails, which helps them survive when food is scarce, like a built-in lunchbox!

Measurements & details

Length
57-65 cm
Weight
6-12 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
24 km/h
Litter Size
1-4
Gestation
21 days

Diet & Feeding

These fierce carnivores mainly scavenge on dead animals but also hunt small prey.

Primary Foods

  • Carcasses
  • Wallabies
  • Wombats
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Insects

Foraging Method

  • Scavenging

Ecological connections

eats

Wedge-tailed eagle

Aquila audax

Preys on young devils or scavenges their carcasses.

eats

Red-necked wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

Hunts sick individuals and scavenges their remains.

eats

Common wombat

Vombatus ursinus

Scavenges on dead wombats and may prey on young.

eats

Eastern quoll

Dasyurus viverrinus

Devils sometimes prey on these smaller marsupials.

Traits

Also known as

Tassie Devil

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Tasmanian devils are wild animals, so it's best to admire them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Tasmanian devil?

57-65 cm

How much does Tasmanian devil weigh?

6-12 kg

How long does Tasmanian devil live?

5-8 years

How fast can Tasmanian devil move?

24 km/h

What does Tasmanian devil eat?

These fierce carnivores mainly scavenge on dead animals but also hunt small prey.

Where is Tasmanian devil usually found?

Forests

How does Tasmanian devil hunt?

Scavenging

How many babies does Tasmanian devil usually have?

1-4

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