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Tasmanian Devils. By: Prem Patel. Habitat:. Live in Tasmania Live in forests and dens Live in mainland Australia. Description:. Short thick heads Strong jaw muscles Sharp teeth Small eyes Large pink ears Black coat Size of little dog. Adaptations:.
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Tasmanian Devils By: Prem Patel
Habitat: • Live in Tasmania • Live in forests and dens • Live in mainland Australia
Description: • Short thick heads • Strong jaw muscles • Sharp teeth • Small eyes • Large pink ears • Black coat • Size of little dog
Adaptations: • Tiny spikes on black coat to help it bite through its prey • Red devil eyes to help it be fierce • Pointy ears to help it hear far • Sharp teeth to help it tear its prey • Black coat to help it camouflage
Food Chain: • Eat lizards • Eat frogs • Eat insects • Omnivore • Predators are vultures and coyotes • Eat trees for dessert
Interesting Facts: • Have 258 different cousins • Tail is 9 to 12 inches • Baby stays in mom’s pouch until 15 weeks old • 12 of them eat together • Highest age for them is 8 years old
Harm to Habitat: • Humans cut down trees • Humans put out more dirt
Bibliography: • Stone M., Lynn. Tasmanian Devil. • Arnet R., Elizabeth. Tasmanian Devils.