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It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to generate amongst the strongest bite per unit body mass of any extant mammal land predator, and it hunts prey and scavenges carrion as well as eating household products if humans are living nearby. Although it usually is solitary, it sometimes eats with other devils and defecates in a communal location. Unlike most other dasyurids, the devil thermoregulates effectively and is active during the middle of the day without overheating. Despite its rotund appearance, the devil is capable of surprising speed and endurance, and can climb trees and swim across rivers. It is believed that ancient marsupials migrated from what is now South America to Australia tens of millions of years ago during the time of Gondwana, and that they evolved as Australia became more arid. Collect your Very Energetic Tasmanian Devil today! It's definitely a Must! Hello and thanks for shopping with Makecnc!

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A dingo's natural habitat can range from deserts, grasslands, and forests. They cannot live too far away from water and they normally settle their homes in dens, deserted rabbit holes, and hollow logs. They are Australia's largest terrestrial predator. platypus The platypus is a semi aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth. Tasmanian devil The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is characterized by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odor, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. Tasmanian tiger The thylacine is another name for the Tasmanian Tiger. The thylacine had become extremely rare or extinct on the Australian mainland before European settlement of the continent.

It survived on the island of Tasmania along with several other endemic species. This tiger is an apex predator. numbat The numbat, also known as the banded anteater, or walpurti, is a marsupial found in Western Australia. Its diet consists almost exclusively of termites. Once widespread across southern Australia, the range is now restricted to several small colonies and it is listed as an endangered species. The numbat is an emblem of Western Australia and protected by conservation programs. koala The koala is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. Koalas walk on all four legs when walking on the ground, joey clinging to the back. kangaroo Kangaroos have large, powerful hind legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head. Like most marsupials, female kangaroos have a pouch called a marsupium in which joeys complete postnatal development. Possum A possum is a small to medium-sized arboreal marsupial species native to Australia.

Possums are quadrupedal diprotodont marsupials with long thick tails. Possums are typically nocturnal and at least partially arboreal. The various species inhabit most vegetated habitats and several species have adjusted well to urban settings. Diets range from generalist herbivores or omnivores, to specialist browsers of eucalyptus, insectivores and nectar-feeders. flying fox Flying Foxes are also known as fruit foxes. They only feed on nectar, blossom, pollen, and fruit. They do not possess echolocation, which helps locate and catch prey such as insects in mid-air. Instead, smell and eyesight are very well-developed in flying foxes. quoll The quoll is a carnivorous marsupial native to mainland Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. It is primarily nocturnal and spends most of the day in its den. Adults are between 25 and 75 centimeters long, with hairy tails about 20 to 35 centimeters long. Females have six nipples and develop a pouch during the breeding season.

Create a free website 1000+ images about Tasmanian Devil on Pinterest | Parks, The family and Cancer Learn more at acuteaday.stfi.re The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. More Australian Marsupials Australian Marsupials Updated on May 5, 2015 Australian Marsupials According to my research Australia is one of the very few places in the world where the three basic type of mammals can be found living side by side. They are:- Placentals Monotremes The largest group is the Marsupial. There are over 120 types of Marsupials so far found to be living in Australia. I don't profess to be an expert but I would like to introduce you to some of the most popular and most interesting Marsupials that we have here, but first just a brief description on the definition of a marsupial .

Marsupials are commonly regarded as mammals that have pouches. These pouches are where their young are born and raised! Prime examples are the Kangaroo and Wallaby. Marsupials typically have very short gestation times I believe some as low as 12-14 days. When the Joey (the babies are called joeys) is born it is naturally very small but through instinct crawls up from mums birth canal and climbs into the pouch and attaches itself to mums nipple. It stays inside the pouch until it is fully developed from weeks to months depending on the species of marsupial. Mothers nurse their young for quite a while sometimes until the Joey is as big as the mum. So settle back and allow me to introduce you to just a few of our marsupials, some you will already know but I'm sure there will be some surprises ! Cuddly Koala in a tree The Koala The Koala is a thickset arboreal marsupial herbivore native to Australia. The Koala spends virtually all its life in the trees and looks quite clumsy when occasionally spotted on the ground.

The Koala is found in coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, from near Adelaide to the southern part of Cape York Peninsula. Populations also extend for considerable distances inland in regions with enough moisture to support suitable woodlands. The Koala is very selective in what it eats and will only munch on leaves from certain types of eucalypts. These Marsupials are not found in Tasmania or Western Australia. It's young are carried in a backward facing pouch for five to six months and then on the mothers back for a further two or three months. When first adopted by English speakers, the name Koala Bear became popular, as this roughly evoked the species' similarity in appearance to the Teddy bear, to people unfamiliar with it. Although taxonomically incorrect, the name Koala bear is still in use today outside Australia — its use is discouraged because of the inaccuracy in the name. First tentative steps Ahhhhh! Heat Wave conditions. In the last week of January 2009, Victoria experienced record Heat wave conditions. We had 3 days in a row of over 43 degrees C. (Nearly 110 F). I received an email from my niece who lives in the bush ?

with some very touching photos and some attached text. I am posting them here just to let you know that our little friends do suffer in the heat and we can help. I cannot find the owner of the photos, if the owner would like to get in touch with me I will give her an acknowledgment! "I know we are all aware of how the heat is effecting our schools and a friend sent me this and I thought I would share it with everyone so we can appreciate just how hot it is and how it doesn’t only effect people.. Text from email:- "At home in Victoria the temperature has been above 44 degrees all week and they are forecasting another week of 40+ temperatures. Power is failing; trains have stopped running because tracks are buckling under the heat. It’s just scorching. And it seems that the people are not the only ones suffering. Check out these photos of a little Koala which just walked onto a back porch looking for a bit of heat relief. The woman filled up a bucket for it and this is what happened!" Kangaroo with its Joey nestled comfortable in the pouch..... Credit:"Fir0002/Flagstaffotos" Kangaroo A Greater Glider showing its gliding action.

Sugar Glider The Sugar Glider is probably one of the cutest little marsupials we have. The Sugar Glider is a small marsupial originally native to eastern and northern mainland Australia.In Australia although not endangered and sometimes considered a bit of a pest ,it is illegal to keep the Sugar Glider as a pet, and to capture them, a licence is required and normally only issued for research purposes. Introduced into the United States approximately 20 years ago as domesticated housepets. Sugar Gliders are an extremely popular companion pet.I believe there are now over 1 million Gliders as pets in homes in the USA. As of Autumn 2008, they are legal to own as domestic housepets in 46 of the 48 contiguous states, with Pennsylvania and California being the only exceptions. The Sugar Glider is around 6 to 7 inches in length, with a tail almost as long as the body and almost as thick as a human thumb,and weighs between 3 to 5.3 oz. The most distinctive features of its anatomy, however, are the twin skin membranes called patagia which extend from the fifth finger of the forelimb back to the first toe of the hind foot.

These are inconspicuous when the Sugar Glider is at rest – it merely looks a little flabby – but immediately obvious when it takes flight. The membranes are used to glide between trees: when fully extended they form an aerodynamic surface the size of a large handkerchief. Membranes are also used to gather food while hunting. The membrane has a thin sheet of fur surrounding it, but it is usually pink in color.Although they can look a bit clumsy in flight, the Sugar Glider can glide for a surprisingly long distance — flights have been measured at over 55 yd — and steer effectively by curving one patagium or the other. It uses its hind legs to thrust powerfully away from a tree, and when about 3 yds from the destination tree trunk, brings its hind legs up close to the body and swoops upwards to make contact with all four limbs together. In the wilds of its native habitat, the Sugar Glider is a tree dwelling creature. It is active by night when it hunts for insects and small vertebrates and feeds on the sweet sap of certain species of eucalyptus, acacia and gum trees. The Sugar Glider is so named for its preference for sweet foods.

The Spotted Cuscus The Spotted Cuscus The Common Spotted Cuscus is a marsupial animal that lives in the Rain Forests of tropical Queensland. To be quite honest I have never seen one in the wild. The Common Spotted Cuscus is about the size of a large house cat, weighing between 3-13lbs, it's body size is approximately 1-2 feet long, with a tail another 1-2 feet long. It has a round head, small hidden ears, thick fur, and a prehensile tail to aid in climbing and is usually carried tightly rolled. The curled, prehensile tail is a distinctive characteristic of the Common Spotted Cuscus. The upper part of the tail closest to the body is covered in fur, while the lower half is covered in rough scales on the inside surface to grip branches. Its eyes range in color from yellows and oranges to reds, and are slit much like a snake. All four of its limbs have five digits and strong, curved claws, except the first digit on each foot.

The second and third digits of the hind foot are partly syndactylous: they are united by skin at the top joint but divide at the claws. These smaller claws can serve as hair combs when cleaning. The first and second digits of the forefoot are opposable to the other three, helping it grip branches while climbing. The undersides of its paws are bare and striated, which also help it grasp trees and food. The first digit on the hind foot is clawless and opposable. It has thick, woolly fur of varying colors depending on age, sex, and location. The Common Spotted Cuscus is typically very shy, so it is very hard to find in the wild. It is nocturnal, hunting and feeding at night and sleeping during the day on self-made platforms in tree branches. It also has been found resting in tree hollows, under tree roots, or among rocks. An Australian Bilby The Bilby is a desert-dwelling marsupial omnivore. Bilbies are closely related to Bandicoots. Unfortunately only one species of Bilby survives, but remains endangered.

The term Bilby is a word adopted from the Aboriginal language of northern New South Wales, meaning “long-nosed rat”. Bilbies have the characteristic long bandicoot muzzle and very long ears. They are about 1-2 feet in length. As compared with bandicoots, they have a longer tail, bigger ears, and softer, silky fur. The size of their ears allows them to have better hearing as well. They are nocturnal omnivores that do not need to drink water, as they get all the moisture they need from their food, which includes insects and their larvae, seeds, spiders, bulbs, fruit, fungi and very small animals. Most food is found by digging or scratching in the soil,and using their very long tongues. Unlike bandicoots, they are excellent burrowers and build extensive tunnel systems with their strong forelimbs and well-developed claws. A bilby typically makes a number of burrows within its home range, up to about a dozen, and moves between them, using them for shelter both from predators and the heat of the day. To prevent her pouch from getting filled with dirt while she is digging, the female bilby's pouch faces backwards.

Bilbies have a very short gestation period of about 12 - 14 days,one of the shortest among mammals. In Australia the Bilby has been adopted to replace the Easter Egg at Easter time and we find many chocolate Bilbies in the shops when we go shopping at Easter. I believe there is a donation made from each sale of a Chocolate Bilby to further the research to save the Bilby from extinction. The cuddly but not always friendly Australian Wombat Wombat Wombats are short-legged, muscularquadrupeds,approximately 39 in in length with a very short tail. They are found in forested, mountainous,and heathland areas ofVictoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Wombats were often called badgers by early settlers because oftheir size and habit. Badger Creek in Victoria and Badger Corner in Tasmania where bothmistakenly named and should have been called “Wombat Creek” and“Wombat Corner” ? Wombat, a town in New South Wales, is named after the animal. Wombats can be tamed in a captive situation, and evencoaxed into being patted and held, possibly becoming quite friendly.

Many parks, zoos and other tourist set-ups across Australia havewombats on public display, and they are very popular with visitors. However, their lack of fear and apparent stubbornness means thatthey may display acts of aggression if provoked, or if they aresimply having a bad day, in a way a lot like me !. The Wombat being such a heavy and stubborn animal is quite capableof knocking over an average sized man, and their sharp teeth andpowerful jaws can result in severe wounds. The Australian Wombat unlike a lot of other animals has arelatively large brain. This, means that a Wombat that has been handraised for one reason or another can be quite successfully releasedinto the wild, unlike most other wild animals which either must beraised in specially simulated environments or kept as exhibits for the rest of their lives. The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat is one of three species ofwombats. It is found in scattered areas of semi-arid scrub and malleefrom the eastern Nullarbor Plain to the New South Wales border area.It is the smallest wombat at around 2 and a half - 3 feet, and theyoung often do not survive dry seasons.

The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat is classified as vulnerable toextinction, although a healthy population still remains but doesappear to be ageing; it is feared that the consistently sparserainfall of recent years has prevented successful breeding. (It takesthree consecutive good seasons for a Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat toreach near-adulthood.) Wombat specialists are concerned that a continuation of thecurrent trend to dryer climate in arid southern Australia could be aserious threat to the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat. Numbat also known as Marsupial Anteater Numbat The Numbat is a small, colourful creature between 20 and a little under 30 cm long, with a finely pointed muzzle and a prominent, bushy tail about the same length as its body. Colour varies considerably, from soft grey to reddish-brown, often with an area of brick red on the upper back, and always with a conspicuous black stripe running from the tip of the muzzle through the eyes to the bases of the small, round-tipped ears. The underside is cream or light grey; The Numbat is endemic to Western Australia.

Another common name for the Numbat was Banded Anteater, though not so used now , because as it will eat ants it's main diet is actually termites. Unlike most other marsupials, the Numbat roams during the day,and spends most of its time searching for termites. It uses it's long ribbon like extensile tongue to gain access to the termites in their narrow tunnels. Numbats have a very short gestation period of about 14 days and have typically between 4 and 6 young. Within 12 months the young are off to establish their own territories. Quokka The Quokka , is a small macropod about the size of a large domesticcat. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as the kangaroo and wallaby), the Quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. It is found mainly in the South-West of Western Australia. The Quokka has become rare, but remains a protected species on islands off the coast of that area, Bald Island, Rottnest Island , Garden Island . The islands are free of foxes and cats.

On Rottnest Island, the Quokka is common and occupies a variety of habitats ranging from semi-arid scrub to cultivated gardens. The Quokka weighs 2.5 to 5 kg and is 16 to 24 inches long with atail about 1 foot long — which is rather short for a macropod. It has a stocky build, rounded ears, and a short, broad head.Although looking rather like a very small, dumpy Wallaby orKangaroo,and mover in a similar fashion, it can climb small trees andshrubs. Its coarse fur is a brown colour, fading to buff underneath. The Quokka is gregarious and gathers in large groups where food is available: primary items are grasses, sedges, succulents and foliage. The Quokka is very tame and it is common for it to approach people, particularly on Rottnest Island. It is, however, illegal for anyone on Rottnest Island to handle the animals in any way. The health of some animals has suffered significantly by eating inappropriate foods, such as bread, given by well meaning visitors to Rottnest Island. Visitors are now asked to refrain from feeding them. .

The Quokka breeds at any time on the mainland, but in late summer on Rottnest. The Quokka only produces a single joey in a year. The Quokka is regarded as vulnerable to extinction and is threatened on the mainland by the introduced species such as foxes, cats and dogs, as well as the Austrailian Dingo. The Quokka was one of the first Australian mammals seen by Europeans. The Dutch mariner Samuel Volckertzoon wrote of sighting "awild cat" on Rottnest Island in 1658. Rottnest Island was mistakenly named by Willem de Vlamingh in 1696 because he mistook the Quokkas he saw for rats. "Rottnest",is Dutch for "rat nest". The very well named Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian Devil The Tasmanian Devil is colloquially referred to simply as "the devil". The Devil is a carnivorous marsupial now found in the wild only in the Australian island state of Tasmania. The Tasmanian Devil is the size of a small dog, but stocky and muscular.

After the extinction of the Thylacine in 1936, it is now the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world, It is characterized by its black fur, offensive odor when stressed, extremely loud and disturbing screech, and ferocity when feeding. All in all it is not a very pleasant animal and you would not want to meet one on a dark night. It is known to both hunt prey and scavenge carrion and although it is usually solitary, it sometimes eats with other devils. The Tasmanian Devil is no longer seen on the Australian mainland. In Tasmania they were seen as a threat to livestock,and were hunted until 1941, when they became officially protected. Since the late 1990s facial tumor disease has reduced the devil population significantly and now threatens the survival of the species, which in May 2008 was declared to be endangered. Programs are currently being undertaken by the Tasmanian government to reduce the impact of the disease. More by this Author Commonly seen Cockatoos in Australia are: The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, named for its upward sweeping 'yellow' crest. The...

51 The Kangaroo is a marsupial unique to Australia. Read some interesting facts about the Kangaroo... 307 Tasmanian Devil - Tassie Boys Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian Devil The Tasmanian Devil The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the familyDasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to generate amongst the strongest bite per unit body mass of any extant mammal land predator, and it hunts prey and scavenges carrion as well as eating household products if humans are living nearby. Although it usually is solitary, it sometimes eats with other devils and defecates in a communal location.

Unlike most other dasyurids, the devil thermoregulates effectively and is active during the middle of the day without overheating. Despite its rotund appearance, the devil is capable of surprising speed and endurance, and can climb trees and swim across rivers. It is believed that ancient marsupials migrated from what is now South America to Australia tens of millions of years ago during the time of Gondwana, and that they evolved as Australia became more arid. Fossils of species similar to modern devils have been found, but it is not known whether they were ancestors of the contemporary species, or whether the current devils co-existed with these species. The date that the Tasmanian devil became locally extinct from the Australian mainland is unclear; most evidence suggests they had contracted to three relict populations around 3000 years ago. A tooth found in Augusta, Western Australia has been dated to 430 years ago, but archaeologist Oliver Brown disputes this and considers the devil's mainland extinction to have occurred around 3000 years ago. This disappearance is usually blamed on dingoes, which are absent from Tasmania.

Because they were seen as a threat to livestock and animals that humans hunted for fur in Tasmania, devils were hunted and became endangered. In 1941, the devils, which were originally seen as implacably vicious, became officially protected. Since then, scientists have contended that earlier concerns that the devils were the most significant threat to livestock were overestimated and misplaced. Devils are not monogamous, and their reproductive process is very robust and competitive. Males fight one another for the females, and then guard their partners to prevent female infidelity. Females can ovulate three times in as many weeks during the mating season, and 80% of two-year-old females are seen to be pregnant during the annual mating season. Females average four breeding seasons in their life and give birth to 20–30 live young after three weeks' gestation. The newborn are pink, lack fur, have indistinct facial features and weigh around 0.20 g (0.0071 oz) at birth. As there are only four nipples in the pouch, competition is fierce and few newborns survive.

The young grow rapidly and are ejected from the pouch after around 100 days, weighing roughly 200 g (7.1 oz). The young become independent after around nine months, so the female spends most of her year in activities related to childbirth and rearing. Since the late 1990s, devil facial tumour disease has drastically reduced the devil population and now threatens the survival of the species, which in 2008 was declared to be endangered. Programs are currently being undertaken by the Government of Tasmania to reduce the impact of the disease, including an initiative to build up a group of healthy devils in captivity, isolated from the disease. While the thylacine was extant it preyed on the devil, which targeted young and unattended thylacine cubs in their dens. Localised populations of devils have also been severely reduced by collisions with motor vehicles, particularly when they are eating roadkill. The devil is an iconic symbol of Tasmania and many organisations, groups and products associated with the state use the animal in their logos. It is seen as an important attractor of tourists to Tasmania and has come to worldwide attention through the Looney Tunes character of the same name.

Due to export restrictions and the failure of overseas devils to breed, there are almost no devils outside Australia except for any that have been illegally smuggled. Also check out our awesome dvd's Two devils, one without any white markings. Around 16% of wild devils have no markings. The Tasmanian devil's whiskers help them to locate prey in the dark. Dentition, as illustrated in Knight'sSketches in Natural History The Tasmanian devil is the largest surviving carnivorous marsupial. It has a squat, thick build, with a large head and a tail which is about half its body length. Unusually for a marsupial, its forelegs are slightly longer than its hind legs, and devils can run up to 13 km/h (8.1 mph) for short distances. The fur is usually black, often with irregular white patches on the chest and rump (although approximately 16% of wild devils do not have white patches). These markings suggest that the devil is most active at dawn and dusk, and they are thought to draw biting attacks toward less important areas of the body, as fighting between devils often leads to a concentration of scars in that region.

Males are usually larger than females, having an average head and body length of 652 mm (25.7 in), a 258 mm (10.2 in) tail and an average weight of 8 kg (18 lb). Females have an average head and body length of 570 mm (22 in), a 244 mm (9.6 in) tail and an average weight of 6 kg (13 lb), although devils in western Tasmania tend to be smaller. Devils have five long toes on their forefeet, four pointing to the front and one coming out from the side, which gives the devil the ability to hold food. The hind feet have four toes, and the devils have non-retractable claws. The stocky devils have a relatively low centre of mass. Devils are fully grown at two years of age, and few devils live longer than five years old in the wild. The devil stores body fat in its tail, and healthy devils have fat tails. The tail is largely non-prehensile and is important to its physiology, social behaviour and locomotion.

It acts as a counterbalance to aid stability when the devil is moving quickly. An ano-genital scent gland at the base of its tail is used to mark the ground behind the animal with its strong, pungent scent. The male has external testes in a pouch-like structure formed by lateral ventrocrural folds of the abdomen, which partially hides and protects them. The testes are subovoid in shape and the mean dimensions of 30 testes of adult males was 3.17 cm × 2.57 cm (1.25 in × 1.01 in). The female's pouch opens backwards, and is present throughout its life, unlike some other dasyurids. Tasmanian devil skull in The Museum of Zoology, St. Petersburg, Russia The Tasmanian devil has an exceptionally strong bite for its size, generating a force of over 553 N (124 lbf). The jaw can open to 75–80 degrees, allowing the devil to generate the large amount of power to tear meat and crush bones sufficient force to allow it to bite through thick metal wire. The power of the jaws is in part due to its comparatively large head.

The teeth and jaws of Tasmanian devils resemble those of hyenas, an example of convergent evolution. Dasyurid teeth resemble those of primitive marsupials. Like all dasyurids, the devil has prominent canines and cheek teeth. It has three pairs of lower incisors and four pairs of upper incisors. These are located at the top of the front of the devil's mouth. Like dogs, it has 42 teeth, which are not replaced after birth but grow continuously throughout life at a slow rate. It has a "highly carnivorous dentition and adaptations for bone consumption". The devil has long claws that allow it to dig burrows and seek subterranean food easily and grip prey or mates strongly. The teeth and claw strength allow the devil to attack wombats up to 30 kg (66 lb) in weight. The large neck and forebody that give the devil its strength also cause this strength to be biased towards the front half of the body; the lopsided, awkward, shuffling gait of the devil is attributed to this. The devil has long whiskers on its face and in clumps on the top of the head.

These help the devil locate prey when foraging in the dark, and aid in detecting when other devils are close during feeding. The whiskers can extend from the tip of the chin to the rear of the jaw and can cover the span of its shoulder. Hearing is its dominant sense, and it also has an excellent sense of smell, which has a range of 1 kilometre (0.6 mi). The devil, unlike other marsupials, has a "well-deﬁned, saddle-shaped ectotympanic". Since devils hunt at night, their vision seems to be strongest in black and white. In these conditions they can detect moving objects readily, but have difficulty seeing stationary objects. © JL Brother Productions 2011 Worlds weird Tasmania Devil - YouTube Worlds weird Tasmania Devil Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Published on Feb 11, 2013 Worlds weird devil Tasmania Devil The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936.

It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding (from Wikipedia) 世界の奇妙なタスマニアデビル Tags: Tasmania devil, saving wildlife, carnivorous, Australia, Sarcophilus harrisii,Worlds komisch Tasmania Teufel 世界の奇妙なタスマニアデビル Mondes étranges Tasmanie Diable Mondi strano Tasmania Devil โลกปีศาจแปลกแทสมาเนีย Worlds aneh Tasmania Iblis Category Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) · iNaturalist.org Sarcophilus harrisii December 26 , 2016 04:43 PM +11 Place November 28 , 2016 01:07 PM HST Place October 6 , 2014 01:56 PM NZDT Place November 22, 2016 09:54 AM NZDT Description October 21 , 2014 12:58 PM NZDT Place November 22

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 Australian island state of Tasmania.

The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. The...

Question: Which carnivorous marsupial, the size of a small dog, now found in the wild mainly in one Australian state, is now the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the Thylacine in 1936?
Answer: TASMANIAN DEVIL