The Tasmanian devil, the largest living marsupial carnivore, earned its common name because of its blood-curdling nocturnal screams. But their true nature belies this reputation. Read more
Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), first observed in 1996, is characterised by lesions around the devil's mouth and head. Tasmanian devils with the disease usually die within three to eight months of the lesions first appearing.
Find out more about zoos, wildlife parks and tours where you can view Tasmanian devils.
July 2008 - Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) is evolving in the wild, according to research undertaken for the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. Anne-Maree Pearse, a cytogeneticist with the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water, said a project undertaken at the Mt Pleasant Laboratory had identified several different strains of the transmissible cancer. Read the full story.
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