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Tasmanian Devil: Fast Facts

Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials, found exclusively on Tasmania, with a size comparable to a small dog. They have a diet primarily consisting of birds and small mammals, often scavenging carrion, and are known for their aggressive behavior and distinctive screams. These nocturnal creatures typically inhabit hollow logs or caves and possess strong jaws and sharp teeth for consuming their prey.

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Tasmanian Devil: Fast Facts

Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials, found exclusively on Tasmania, with a size comparable to a small dog. They have a diet primarily consisting of birds and small mammals, often scavenging carrion, and are known for their aggressive behavior and distinctive screams. These nocturnal creatures typically inhabit hollow logs or caves and possess strong jaws and sharp teeth for consuming their prey.

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Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian devils are the largest meat-eating marsupial. Marsupials are a group of

mammals that have a pouch, such as kangaroos, wombats, and koalas.

They have brown or black fur and are

Fast Facts about the size of a small dog.

Tasmanian devils can only be found on


Type: Mammal
the island of Tasmania, just south of
Size: 2.1 feet long

Weight: 18 pounds Australia.

Life span: 4 years They are called ‘devils’ because of

Habitat: Scrublands, forests their scary screams and aggressive

Population: 50,000 behavior.


Diet: Carnivore
Their favorite foods are birds and

small mammals. They either hunt for their prey or

eat already dead animals, called carrion.

Tasmanian devils have sharp teeth and

incredibly strong jaws. They eat nearly

all of their prey, even the bones!

Tasmanian devils spend most of their

time in hollow logs or caves. They only come

out at night to find food. They have an

excellent sense of smell and sight. This helps

them to find their prey or carrion.


Answer the questions below.

1) What is a marsupial? 4) What do Tasmanian devils eat?

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2) Name four members of the marsupial 5) What do Tasmanian devils do most time
family. of the day?

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3) Why are they called ‘devils’?

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Complete the puzzle and find the hidden word.

1) An animal that eats meat.

2) They are called … because of


their scream and aggressiveness.

3) A member of the marsupial


family.

4) Where do Tasmanian
devils live?

5) A dead animal.

6) An animal that Tasmanian devils eat.

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