Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species

Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil
Scientific name: Sarcophilus harrisii

Type of animal: Mammal

Family: Dasyuridae

Where found: Australia

Conservation status: Endangered

The Tasmanian devil is an endangered species of carnivorous marsupial found in Australia. It inhabits the island state of Tasmania. Recently, a small number of devils was released into a sanctuary on mainland Australia.

The Tasmanian devil has a stocky build, powerful jaws, and sharp teeth, and is known for its aggressive behavior when threatened or feeding.

Tasmanian devils are primarily scavengers, feeding on carrion and small prey such as insects, reptiles, and small mammals. They are known for their distinctive vocalizations, including growling, screeching, and screaming.

The Tasmanian devil is an endangered species due to an illness that, over the last two decades, has swept through much of the population.