Tasmanian Devils - Behavior
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Tasmanian devils have an unwarranted reputation of being savage beasts. These creatures have got such a name for their threatening yawn and look. Moreover, this savageness is misconceived from their great variety of noises from harsh coughs to high pitch screeches, but in reality they scream rather from fear and uncertainty than from aggression. Often they use their voices to challenge other animals and minimize harmful fighting.
High-pitch screams are used to establish dominance at feeding around a carcass. They sneeze before a fight, which is a spectacular bluff behavior after which one of the Tasmanian devils will surely back down. Tasmanian devils have to compete for everything: food, shelter and mating. The males are more aggressive than the females. When under stress, Tasmanian devils produce a strong odor. These animals are very shy and are seldom seen by people.
Tasmanian devils are nocturnal animals and during the day they hide in the dens. If little food is available, the Tasmanian devil can travel up to 16 km along their well-defined trails in search for food. These animals are not territorial, but have home ranges. Social interactions are frequent during their feeding time, but usually Tasmanian devils are solitary. All adult Tasmanian devils have several dens within its home range, which they share with other animals.
Tasmanian Devils - General Info Links
Tasmanian Devil Profile - Get some basic facts about the ferocious little mammal from down under.
Nature. Tasmanian Devil. (Sarcophilus harrisi) - Read some basic facts about the ferocious black and white animal.
Enchanted Learning. Tasmanian Devil - Diagram and description of the animal can be printed out for education purposes.
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Talune Wildlife Park
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Australian Wildlife. Marsupials - Australian Wildlife special report: Marsupials of Australia. Grouped by family, with features and number of species living in Australia.
Zoology. Tasmanian Devil - Displays and describes the animal's skull and details its body size and gait
Tasmanian Devil Information - View a photograph of a devil with its fangs bared and read about its natural abilities and behaviors.
Animals of Australia - Short description of Tasmanian devils and other animals in English and German.
Marsupials. Tasmanian Devils - Many photos of marsupials. Click on the very cute marsupials to see them in their full glory.
Tasmanian Devils - Detailed description and natural habitat of Tasmanian Devils.
The Devil of Tasmania - A small article and photos of this animal.
Animal Diversity. Tasmanian Devil - Contains detailed description, taxonomy, photos and pictures of the skeleton of these animals.
Tasmanian Devil Facts - Contains general description of this animal, including breeding, behavior, diet and habitat.
Australian Animals -An educational site for small children to learn about this animal, its habits and interesting facts about its natural history.
Tasmanian Devil Info - The encyclopedia article about these animals.
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Jungle Walk Tasmanian Devil Sounds - Listen to the sounds made by the Tasmanian devil and see a movie about this animal.
Ormiston House Tasmanian Devil - Read general information and see photos of this animal.
Fauna of Tasmania. Sarcophilus Harrisii - Presents information on a large number of Australian animals.
The Tasmanian Devil Image - A large article describing this unusual animal, symbol of Tasmania, which is featured on Australian stamps and coins.
Brain Museum - Physical description and brain characteristics of the Tasmanian Devil.
Animals of Tasmania - Description of the Tasmanian devil in German.
