Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Apr. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Tasmanian devil is severely threatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease, a contagious cancer. Conservation efforts include captive breeding programs and translocation to offshore islands to establish disease-free populations. Responsible tourism helps by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of protecting this unique marsupial.
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It was formerly present across mainland Australia, but became extinct there around 3,500 years ago; it is now confined to the island of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, the Tasmanian devil became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is related to quolls, and distantly related to the thylacine. 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 among the strongest bites per unit body mass of any extant predatory land mammal. It hunts prey and scavenges on carrion.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Tasmanian Devil. Sightings recorded in 20 safari areas total.
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