The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding.
The photo I took some time ago at a Zoo here in Tasmania. Watching them feed is amazing.
The photo above I found on the internet, it was on the ABC site.
Wow, an amazimg mammal. Do you believe at my place very often parents described their children as Tasmanian Devils now I know why. It means they are very rude, impolite and bedly behaved.
ReplyDeleteThanks for nice photos and now I am wiser thank to you.
Well fancy that, way over in Poland the parents do that, amazing :)
DeleteYes, you are correct about the behavior.
You are welcome.
Hi, my first visit to your site, and have joined in....really not a very cute animal!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and leaving a comment..
DeleteI don't think I've ever seen one of these although I have heard of them. What a BIG mouth/teeth!
ReplyDeleteTaz the cartoon is based on the Tasmanian Devil....yes, big mouth and teeth plus very strong.
Deletethey are a little cute
ReplyDeleteThey are cute in away Adam, but don't come across one :)
DeleteLook at those teeth!!! Wow! :)
ReplyDeleteVery strong to tear food apart...
DeleteThey look sweet and innocent when sleeping!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed they do. One would think butter wouldn't melt in their mouth.
ReplyDeleteThey are interesting and different animals. Proud Tasmanians.
ReplyDeleteYou could say they are very different :)
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