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.
November 2008 - Remains of Tasmanian devils that are thousands of years old could hold clues about how to deal with Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). Dr Jeremy Austin, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Adelaide, received funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to examine the genetic diversity of ancient devil remains. Read the full story.
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