The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a heavyset marsupial carnivore named after Tasmania, the island state located off the south coast of Australia— which happens to be this marsupial’s only native habitat. The ‘devil’ part of its name comes from its bad temper and growl, resulting in a menacing expression. Sharing resemblance to that of a bear, the Tasmanian Devil has a large head, bushy tail, and set of strong teeth like that of a hyena. The Tasmanian Devil’s coat is black with white markings on its chest mainly, but sometimes can be found on its sides.
Tasmanian Devils have a shoulder height of 13.5”-17” (34-43 cm), body length between 22”-28” (56-71 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 13-18 lb (6-8 kg). The tail of the Tasmanian Devil is 9.5”-10.5” (24-27 cm) in length. Tasmanian Devils have a typical lifespan of 4-6 years in the wild and up to 8 years in captivity.
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a heavyset marsupial carnivore named after Tasmania, the island state located off the south coast of Australia— which happens to be this marsupial’s only native habitat. The ‘devil’ part of its name comes from its bad temper and growl, resulting in a menacing expression. Sharing resemblance to that of a bear, the Tasmanian Devil has a large head, bushy tail, and set of strong teeth like that of a hyena. The Tasmanian Devil’s coat is black with white markings on its chest mainly, but sometimes can be found on its sides.
Tasmanian Devils have a shoulder height of 13.5”-17” (34-43 cm), body length between 22”-28” (56-71 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 13-18 lb (6-8 kg). The tail of the Tasmanian Devil is 9.5”-10.5” (24-27 cm) in length. Tasmanian Devils have a typical lifespan of 4-6 years in the wild and up to 8 years in captivity.
