skull:largeskullsupportsdense jaws

teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrush boneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed

frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesaloping gait

claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees

eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey

fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechestandlightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump

tail:longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce

pouch:backward-facingpouchprovidesasafespacefornewbornsto grow

whiskers:positionedinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark

ears:nearlyhairlessearsamplifysound;thinskinontheearscausesthemtoappearredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed