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Tasmanian Devil. By Gregg H. Physical Characteristics. Brown or black fur Sharp teeth, powerful jaws Tail 9 to 12 inches, body 20 to 31 inches long, weighs 9 to 26 pounds. Behavioral Characteristics. Hunt at night Stay on ground, can climb trees During daytime, hide in a shelter. Habitat.
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Tasmanian Devil By Gregg H
Physical Characteristics • Brown or black fur • Sharp teeth, powerful jaws • Tail 9 to 12 inches, body 20 to 31 inches long, weighs 9 to 26 pounds
Behavioral Characteristics • Hunt at night • Stay on ground, can climb trees • During daytime, hide in a shelter
Habitat • Tasmania, off the southern coast of Australia • Brushy or wooded area • Used to live in Australia, dogs killed them
Food Preferences • Eat meat • Wallaby, wombat, sheep, rabbit
Interesting Facts • Marsupial babies stay in pouch for 15 weeks • Cousin to marsupial mice and squirrel-like marsupials