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The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to generate the strongest bite per unit body mass of any living mammal,
Spotted on May 14, 2011
Submitted on May 14, 2011
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Shea, the Tasmanian devil is only found wild in Tasmania, where it's numbers have declined by as much as 90% due to DFTD.
Darren's spotting in Victoria was of a captive animal. Zoos and reserves are trying to breed healthy insurance populations, in case they are needed to repopulate the wild. Also, devils are nocturnal, so outside of a zoo you would never see one in the daytime.
thanks SusanEllison,
And no HeatherMiller I don't believe there is any known cure are reason it has started
great sighting. I am glad to see one spotted.
Is there a treatment for the contagious cancer? That seems horribly devastating to a population. Does anyone know why it started? Are they stressed more than normal?
That's aweful... I wish I could join the team of scientists trying to help them!
it is a terrible disease, the only cancer that is contagious.. its wiped out half the population
Great spotting! Glad to see this little guy hasn't been infected by the facial disease!!