The Tasmanian devil is the largest living carnivorous marsupial.

It has a broad head that supports powerful jaws and strong teeth capable of crushing all but the largest bones. The hindquarters slope down in a manner reminiscent of its larger African counterpart, the hyena, while its tail is short and thick.

Scientific Name: Sarcophilus harrisii

Conservation Status: Endangered

Size: Length: 20.67 -31.50 in.

Weight: Weight: 8.81 - 26.43 lbs

Tasmanian devil
Nutrition
They are primarily carnivorous scavengers, eating small to medium size mammals that they encounter.
Current and Historic Range
Currently found only on the island of Tasmania, but fossil evidence indicates it was once also an inhabitant of the Australian mainland.
Habitat
Tasmanian devils are found all throughout the habitats of Tasmania.
Physical Characteristics
The Tasmanian devil is the largest living carnivorous marsupial. It has a broad head that supports powerful jaws and strong teeth capable of crushing all but the largest bones. The hindquarters slope down in a manner reminiscent of its larger African counterpart, the hyena, while its tail is short and thick. Their coarse fur is mostly black, but there are often distinctive white markings across the chest, shoulders and rump. Females are slightly smaller than males.
Reproduction
These marsupials, give birth in April, to litters of two or three, after a gestation period of 21 days. Shortly after birth, the joeys travel to the females pouch and nurse for about four months.
Communication
When fighting over food, Tasmanian devils vocalize with growls and screeches.
Behaviors
These solitary nocturnal animals will occasionally feed together.