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Up Close and Personal with Tasmanian Devils - Wild Junket

Far from the hockey rink, the is fighting a much more serious battle. As the world’s largest remaining carnivorous marsupial, they play a critical ecological role in Tasmania.

: Traditionally seen as a "slanderer" or "accuser" (from the Greek diabolos ), the figure is often portrayed as a tempter leading humanity toward destruction. Devils

The most ancient version of the "Devil" is the personification of evil found in global religions and folklore.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "Devils"? For some, it’s the roar of a crowd at a hockey game. For others, it’s a tiny, snarling marsupial in the Australian bush. Whatever your "Devil" of choice, these three icons are making headlines right now. 1. On the Ice: The New Jersey Devils Up Close and Personal with Tasmanian Devils -

: The species has faced a population collapse of nearly 80% due to Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) , a rare contagious cancer.

: Organizations like Devils@Cradle are working on "insurance populations," maintaining hundreds of healthy devils in captivity to ensure the species doesn't go extinct while scientists race for a cure. 3. In Culture: The Mythical Adversary The most ancient version of the "Devil" is

: Our language is full of "devilish" idioms. From being "between the devil and the deep blue sea" (trapped in trouble) to saying "the devil takes care of his own" (when evildoers seem to prosper), these phrases remain a staple of modern English .