All About Tasmanian Devils

skull:largeskulltosupportdense jaws

teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrushboneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed

frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesasprinting step

claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees

All About Tasmanian Devils

eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey

fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechest;lightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump

tail:longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce

pouch:isasafespacefornewbornsto grow

whiskers:appearinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark

ears:nearlyhairless;earsincreasesound;thinskincausesearstolookredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed

Whenithuntsatnight,aTasmaniandevilmight
travel16kilometers(10 miles).