Facts About Rare Tasmanian Devil
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The Tasmanian devil is a large, muscular marsupial with a distinctive appearance
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Tasmanian devils are about the size of a small dog, weighing between 4-14 kg and standing about 30 cm tall
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The Tasmanian devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world
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They have powerful jaws and teeth, including large molars for crushing bones and tearing flesh
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Their bite force is among the strongest relative to body size in any mammal. They also have strong, clawed paws for digging and climbing
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Tasmanian devils are active at night and hide in dens or bushes during the day. They can roam up to 16 km in search of food
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When threatened, they perform a strange yawn that can look fierce, but is actually a display of fear
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Tasmanian devils live in the dry forests of Tasmania. They were once found in parts of mainland Australia
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