Wild Devil Access

Since 1996, the wild devil population has been decimated by , a rare, contagious cancer that spreads through biting during feeding or mating. This disease has wiped out over 80% of the wild population in some areas.

Conservationists are working aggressively to save the "wild devil" through several key strategies:

Roughly the size of a small, stocky dog, the Tasmanian devil ( wild devil

While they often feed in noisy, chaotic groups, devils are largely solitary. They are surprisingly fast, can swim, and are even capable of climbing trees.

As a top carnivore, they play a vital role as nature's clean-up crew, eating carcasses (carrion), which helps keep the environment healthy and reduces the spread of diseases. Since 1996, the wild devil population has been

Despite their fearsome reputation, they are timid and cautious around people, typically fleeing rather than picking a fight. The Fight Against DFTD

Found only in the wild on the Australian island state of Tasmania, these largest carnivorous marsupials are currently facing an unprecedented threat that has brought them to the brink of extinction. A Misunderstood Creature They are surprisingly fast, can swim, and are

Two Decades of the Impact of Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease