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skull:largeskullsupportsdense jaws
teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrushboneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed
frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesaloping gait
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claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees
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eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey
fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechest;lightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump
tail: longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce
pouch:backward-facingpouchisasafespacefornewbornsto grow
whiskers:appearinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark
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ears:nearlyhairlessearsamplifysound;thinskinontheearscausesthemtoappearredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed
Duringanightofhunting,aTasmaniandevilmighttravel16kilometers(10 miles).