Readers will learn how Tasmanian devils got their fear-inducing name and discover topics ranging from the devil's massive appetite to the role it plays in the ecosystems of Tasmania. Also discussed is Devil Facial Tumor Disease, the contagious cancer that is sweeping through the devil population and putting the animal's future at risk.
Photographs and simple text share facts and information about Tasmanian devils, describing their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and related topics.
Explains what scavengers are and presents an illustrated overview of the Tasmanian devil, describing its physical characteristics, behavior, diet, scavenging tactics, and life cycle.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, and conservation status of Tasmanian devils. Features color photographs and a glossary.
Describes the physical characteristics of Tasmanian devils, animals found only on the Australian island of Tasmania, looks at how they live, their behavior, how they communicate, what they eat, their babies, and threats to their existence.
