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Why does the Tasmanian devil have a short thick tail?
The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial and, like most marsupials, it has reserves of fat in its tail. A fat tail is the sign of a healthy Tasmanian devil.
How many feet does a Tasmanian devil have?
Being a mammal, and a marsupial, a Tasmanian Devil has four feet.
What size is a Tasmanian devil's tail?
An adult Tasmanian devil's tail averages 24-25cm in length.
How long is the Tasmanian devil in inches?
The average length of an adult Tasmanian devil, including its tail, is 80-90cm long, which equals 31 - 35 inches.
What happens to the Tasmanian devil's tail after it is well fed?
A Tasmanian devil that is well fed has a thicker tail. This marsupial stores surplus fat in its tail.
How does the Tasmanian devil store food?
The Tasmanian devil does not store food. The thickness of its tail is an indication of the animal's health. It does store fat in its tail so that if food is scarce, the Tasmanian devil can draw on these fat reserves.
Can a Tasmanian devil grip on branches tightly?
No. Tasmanian devils are not built for climbing.
Does a Tasmanian devil has a red-tipped tail?
No, the tail is covered in black fur.
What is a Tasmanian devils size?
An adult Tasmanian devil's tail averages 24-25cm in length.
What does a Tasmanian Devils use its body for?
The tasmanian devil mostly uses his body to hunt prey.Its sharp teeth make it easier to chew up the prey, yet the long tail is seemed to be useless. The tasmanian devil is not however, used to cut down trees and such like in the popular cartoon.
How long is a Tasmanian devil's gestation period?
The gestation period of the Tasmanian devil is variously quoted as being about 18 - 21 days.
How big are female Tasmanian devils?
The female Tasmanian Devil weighs around 6 kg, and does not usually exceed 80 cm in length, including the tail.
