Featured Animal: Tasmanian Devil – Animal Fact Guide

Meet our featured animal, the Tasmanian devil!

Here are five facts about Tasmanian devils:

• Tasmanian devils inhabit the island state of Tasmania, although they once lived throughout Australia.
• The Tasmanian devil is the size of a small dog.
• Tasmanian devils are not picky eaters. They eat carrion (dead animals), including rotten flesh, fur, and bones!
• Female Tasmanian devils give birth to up to 50 babies (joeys).
• Tasmanian devils are considered endangered. Threats include being hit by cars and Devil Facial Tumour Disease.

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