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skull:largeskulltosupportdense jaws
teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrushboneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed
frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesasprinting step
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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:isasafespacefornewbornsto grow
whiskers:appearinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark
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ears:nearlyhairless;earsincreasesound;thinskincausesearstolookredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed
Whenithuntsatnight,aTasmaniandevilmight |