Tasmanian+Devils

=﻿Tasmanian Devils= ===**Tasmanian devils are the largest meat-eating marsupials in the world. They have black color with white markings that commonly occur on their necks, have a size of small do but sound and look surprisingly fierce. Although their sizes vary, adult males are usually bigger than adult females. They weigh up to 26 lbs. and reaching about 30 inches in length. Devils heve long front legs and shorter backlegs, making them look like a pig when they walk. When they are stressed out they produce a smelly odor. They make variety of fierce noises and an eerie calls that no one would ever forget.**=== ===**Devils are found in the wilds of Tasmania, a state of Australia. Scientist found out that they have one of the world's strongest bite of any mammals. Devils have powerful jaws and teeth that's why they could crush bones. They are actually mainly scavengers. Carcasses of different animals like sheep, cattles, reptiles, amphibians, insects are the source of their food. They are voracious eaters and almost eat anything that is available. Devils are nocturnal. They spend their day in their burrows and emerge at night to feed. Their ferocious growls and screeches contributed to their name because the early settlers thought they sounded like devils in the night. They can walk for 16 km. Devils store their fat on their tails, therefore a fat tail means healthy devil.**=== ===Most devils start breeding in their second year. Mothers give birth after three weeks of pregnancy to 20-30 tiny babies. When the babies are born, they are as big as a raisin or the top of a matchstick. The pups will go to their mother's pouch but only four babies though can fit in so at least 16 or more pups won't able to fit inside and won't able to survive. Also, the mother has only four nipples to feed the babies. The pups come out after about four months and by eight months, they are on their own. They usually live up to seven to eight years.=== ===Tasmanian devils are classified as vulnerable, close to being endangered and the government is trying to protect them. A disease called Devil Facial Tumor, a rae contagious cancer, is spreading rapidly among the devil population. It affects the mouth and the head, making it hard for them to eat. Scientists and vets are trying to find out how to stop the disease, to save the species from extinction.===
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