Tasmanian Devil
Sarcophanops harrisii
- Where
- Tasmania, Australia
- Habitat
- Forests, grasslands, rocky outcrops
- Diet
- Meat (wallabies, possums, birds)
- Size
- 30-40 inches long, 11 pounds
- Lifespan
- 5-7 years in wild, up to 10 captive
- Conservation
- Listed as Endangered due to Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)
Fun Facts
- Can eat up to 25% of its body weight in one meal!
- Known for loud, raspy growls and screeches.
- Has strongest bite relative to body size of any mammal.
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Distinctive facial features with white spots
Thick, woolly coat that's black on back, red-brown underneath
Strong jaws and sharp teeth for eating meat