Tasmanian Devil

The Tasmanian devil (or Sarcophilus harrisii) is a large, carnivorous marsupial native to the bushland and forests of Tasmania. It has also been reintroduced to New South Wales in Australia. Tasmanian devils have a stocky build with sturdy legs and a stout tail. They have a pointed snout, small eyes, and rounded, bald ears. The fur of the Tasmanian devil is black, with reddish brown fur on the tail and muzzle, and a white crescent-shaped marking running across the chest and shoulders. This species is sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and heavier than females. A male devil measures 62cm to 71cm in body length, and weighs between 5.5kg and 12kg, while a female is shorter at 52cm to 57cm long, with a body weight of 4.1kg to 8.1kg. Both stand roughly 20cm to 30cm tall at the shoulder, and have a tail length of around 25cm.