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~Devils-of-FA
a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. Until recently, it was only found on the island state of Tasmania, but it has been reintroduced to New South Wales in mainland Australia, with a small breeding population. The size of a small dog, the Tasmanian devil became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is related to quolls, and distantly related to the thylacine.
Tasmanian devils are opportunistic and eat carrion more often than they hunt live prey. Although the devil also eats wombats, and all small native mammals such as wallabies, betting, potoroos, domestic mammals (sheep and rabbits),birds (including penguins),fish, fruit, vegetable matter, insects, tadpoles, frogs and reptiles. Their diet is widely varied and depends on the food available.
Devils are mostly solitary, and cause a ruckus when our food is tampered with or someone wants to start a fight. We gave strong jaws and great sense of smell. We make lots of noise, and when you hear our call, you'd better be ready for us!
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