Tom's Second Episode | The Tasmanian Devil

Listen to Tom's informative episode to learn all about the Tasmanian Devil - including the escapades of 'Mary', the Tasmanian Devil currently on the run! 

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Hello, Tom again. Let's take a dive into my latest podcast featuring some interesting facts from Tasmanian Dev. Get ready to be to be blown away. Tasmanian Devils are the largest meat-eating mana masu peals in the world, known for their loud screams, strong jaws and face and feisty personalities. Appearance and size. Tasmanian devils are about the size of a small dog, with a strong, bow-shaped body and a large head. They're usually a black fur with some white markings on the chest or rump, though about 16% of wild devils have no white patches. Adult males are bigger than females, standing around 30 centimetres tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 14 kilograms. Their bushy tail is still fat, which helps them survive when the food is scarce. Behaviour and personality. Tasmanian devils are solitary but will gather when feeding, often making loud screeches, growls, and spinning around in circles when threatened or competing for food. Which is why they got their name. Despite their fierce behaviour, they are not dangerous to humans and prefer to escape rather than fight. Diet. Tasmanian devils are carnivores. They eat small animals like wallabies, birds, lizards, and even small kangaroos. They also scavenge dead animals, carrion. Their strong jaws and sharp teeth allow them to eat almost anything, including bones and fur. They are known to be cannibalistic if food is scarce, sometimes eating younger or weaker devils. Reproduction. Female devils have a pouch to carry their babies called Joey's. Usually only four young survive as the pouch as four teeth. Interesting facts. Tasmanian devils have the strongest bite for their size of any living meat-eating mammal. They can run up to 13 kilometres per hour for short distances. They were once found on mainland Australia but disappeared about 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. They are currently only found in the w in the wild in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmanian devils are endangered due to a contagious cancer called devil facial tumor disease, which have a which has affected their populations. Tasmanian devils are fascinating creatures that are both cute and fierce, making them one of the most unique animals in the world. The wild Tasmanian devil. The population in 2026 is estimated at around 15,000 individuals, with ongoing conservation efforts to supporting gradual recovery. Have you heard about Mary the escaped Tasmanian Devil? The two-year-old female devil escaped from Paradise Country on the 2nd of June. Home security cameras caught footage of Mary in a driveway in Oxenford, and droppings found in the area show she is doing well hunting and maintaining a healthy diet. Go, Mary. Well, that's all for now. Thanks for listening. Until next time. Bye.