The Tasmanian devil, the largest living marsupial carnivore, earned its common name because of its blood-curdling nocturnal screams. But their true nature belies this reputation. Read more
Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), first observed in 1996, is characterised by lesions around the devil's mouth and head. Tasmanian devils with the disease usually die within three to eight months of the lesions first appearing.
Find out more about zoos, wildlife parks and tours where you can view Tasmanian devils.
May 2009 - The Australian Government has uplisted the Tasmanian devil from vulnerable to endangered under national environmental law. Read the full story.
May 2009 - Tiny devil joeys have been bred by our Insurance Population animals at the Devil Island free-range enclosure, on the east coast of Tasmania. Read the full story.
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