Endangered

Tasmanian Devil

Sarcophilus harrisii

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About

The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial known for its stocky build, powerful jaws, and aggressive temperament. They are the largest carnivorous marsupials in the world.

Habitat

Forests and scrublands of Tasmania

Diet

Carnivorous - carrion, small mammals, birds, and reptiles

In Pop Culture

Looney Tunes

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Taz, the Tasmanian Devil, is a character known for his spinning and voracious appetite.

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Fun Facts

Tasmanian devils have the strongest bite relative to body size of any mammal.
They make a variety of loud, eerie vocalizations, which is how they got their name.
A contagious facial tumor disease has dramatically reduced their population in recent decades.

Conservation

StatusEndangered

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