15 of the Strangest Animals in the World and Where to See Them
8: Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world. Though devils may resemble a small dog, these nocturnal animals carry their young in pouches and are more closely related to wallabies than canines. In recent years, Tasmanian devil populations have plummeted in the wake of a naturally occurring cancer called Devil Facial Tumor Disease. However, caretakers at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo — a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating devils and researching the disease — say that the animals are adapting to fight back.
The Tasmanian devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world. Though devils may resemble a small dog, these nocturnal animals carry their young in pouches and are more closely related to wallabies than canines. In recent years, Tasmanian devil populations have plummeted in the wake of a naturally occurring cancer called Devil Facial Tumor Disease. However, caretakers at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo — a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating devils and researching the disease — say that the animals are adapting to fight back.
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28 February 2023
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