The Edge · EN Endangered
Tasmanian Devil
Sarcophilus harrisii
The world's largest carnivorous marsupial, whose survival is threatened by a bizarre contagious facial cancer.
EN · Endangered
Overview
The world's largest carnivorous marsupial, whose survival is threatened by a bizarre contagious facial cancer.
mammaltasmaniamarsupial
Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2020 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia |
| Family | Dasyuridae |
| Range | Australia (Tasmania) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has one of the strongest bite forces of any mammal for its size.
- Threatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease, a transmissible cancer.
From the collection
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art print
Tasmanian Devil art print
Museum-grade art print from the Tasmanian Devil plate.
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plush
Tasmanian Devil plush
Museum-grade plush from the Tasmanian Devil plate.
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notebook
Tasmanian Devil notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Tasmanian Devil plate.
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