skull: large skull to support dense jaws

teeth: 42 large, sharp teeth; molars can crush bone and tear skin; canines often stick out of the mouth when it is closed

front legs: longer than back legs, which causes a sprinting step

claws: used for digging dens and climbing trees

eyes: see in black and white, which is useful for detecting movement of prey

fur: dark brown or black, often with a white stripe across the chest; lighter markings on the shoulders and rump

tail: long and thick at the base; stores fat for times when food is scarce

pouch: is a safe space for newborns to grow

whiskers: appear in clumps on top of the eyes and mouth; help devils feel for food in the dark

ears: nearly hairless; ears increase sound; thin skin causes ears to look red when devils are excited or stressed