That's because devils need those powerful jaws to crunch through bones. Like other marsupials, the devil stores fat in its tail so that its body has something to draw on when food gets scarce. So, if you see a Tasmanian devil with a fat tail, it means it is in good condition. The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial.
Female marsupial animals have pouches in which they carry their young. The pouch helps the Tasmanian devil mother to feed and protect newly born devils. There are four teats in the pouch, so she can look after four little devils at the same time. No, devils are not dangerous. They do not attack people, although they will defend themselves if they're attacked or trapped. Devils may look fierce but they will much rather escape than fight.
However, devils have powerful jaws and when they do bite, they can cause serious injury. Their Latin scientific name is Sarcophilus harrisii. That means Harris's meat lover. Harris is the name of the scientist who described the Tasmanian devil. Devil history. The early European settlers of Hobart didn't like them, because the devils ate their chickens and they thought the devils would eat other farm animals too. So, they hunted the devils.
In the Van Diemen's Land Company put up a reward for every devil killed on their property. The reward was two shillings and sixpence 25 cents for a male devil and three shillings and sixpence 35 cents for a female. For many years, Tasmanian devils were caught in traps and shot. They almost disappeared and some people thought devils would become extinct, like the Tasmanian tiger.
It was only in that laws protected the devils. The devil population increased again over the years, but there is now a new worry. Though Tasmanian devils can live anywhere on the island, they prefer coastal scrublands and forests, according to National Geographic. But no matter what area of the island they inhabit, these animals sleep under rocks or in caves, logs or burrows. The cartoon Tasmanian devil does have one thing in common with the real creature: poor temperament.
When the devil feels threatened, it goes into a rage in which it growls, lunges and bares its teeth. It also makes otherworldly screams that can seem very devil-like. It may be due to this temper that the Tasmanian devil is a solitary creature. The Tasmanian devil is also nocturnal; it sleeps during the day and is awake at night. During the night, they sometimes journey up to 10 miles 16 km to hunt, according to the San Diego Zoo. The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, according to National Geographic.
Party Animals. Try This! Explore More. Common Name: Tasmanian devils. Scientific Name: Sarcophilus harrisii. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: 20 to 31 inches. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.
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