
Tasmanian devil - Wikipedia
The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It was formerly present across mainland Australia, but became extinct there around 3,500 years …
Tasmanian devil | Habitat, Population, Size, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 4, 2025 · Tasmanian devil, (Sarcophilus harrisii), stocky carnivorous marsupial with heavy forequarters, weak hindquarters, and a large squarish head. The Tasmanian devil is named for …
16 Tasmanian Devil Facts - Fact Animal
The Tasmanian devil is a ferocious marsupial with shockingly powerful jaws, decidedly unsavoury feeding habits and a blood-curdling screech. Historically vilified and persecuted to near …
Fun facts about Tasmanian Devils - Australia
Tasmanian devils deliver the strongest bite-for-size of any mammal in the world! They can open their jaws up to 80 degrees and chomp down with enough brute force to crush bone. They …
Tasmanian devil, facts and photos - National Geographic
The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, reaching 30 inches in length and weighing up to 26 pounds, although its size will vary widely depending on where it lives and...
Tasmanian devil | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania
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 …
Tasmanian Devils: Facts, Pictures & Habitat | Live Science
Oct 24, 2014 · The Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, according to National Geographic. Most of the time, they eat birds, snakes, fish and insects.
Tasmanian Devil - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and ...
Tasmanian Devil defined and explained with descriptions. Tasmanian devil is an endangered marsupial from the island of Tasmania, which is located below mainland Australia.
Tasmanian Devil - National Geographic Kids
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...
Fact File: Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
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 …