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Feisty and frenzied, the Tasmanian devil is a true scavenger of the bush and holds the title as the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial. Living up to its devilish name, this unique creature is known to fly into a rage if under threat, where it may bare its teeth, growl, and even lunge at would-be predators.
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. 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 thylacine.
Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous (meat-eating) marsupials in the world. Tasmanian devils live in Tasmania, a large island just south of Australia. In fact, Tasmania is the only...
The Tasmanian devil is the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial. Having the appearance of a small dog, it is characterised by its black fur and white markings on the chest and some times rump. Their stocky nature is accentuated by their short muzzle and limbs. Image: Stuart Humphreys© Australian Museum.
The Tasmanian devil is NOT just a Looney Tunes cartoon character! It is a most unusual mammal, found only on the island state of Tasmania, a part of Australia. It is also a marsupial, related to koalas and kangaroos.
Tasmanian devil guide: what it is, what it eats - and where it gets its devilish name - Discover Wildlife Tasmanian devil guide: diet, size, habitat. What is a Tasmanian devil? How big are they and what do they eat? Learn all about them in our expert guide.
The devil is a Tasmanian icon. It is the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial and its famous toothy gape and spine-chilling screeches set it apart from other wildlife. Fossils show that devils once occurred on mainland Australia where it is believed they became extinct around 3,000 years ago.
