"By 2020, DFTD occupied >90% of the species' range, causing 82% declines in local densities and reducing the total population to 16,900," explains a recent study. Hope for the Future
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. wild devil
Two Decades of the Impact of Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease "By 2020, DFTD occupied >90% of the species'
The Wild Devil: Saving Tasmania’s Fierce Icon With a bite that can crush bone, a spine-chilling screech, and a reputation for chaotic dining, the is a misunderstood marvel of the natural world. Despite its menacing name and appearance, this creature is a shy, crucial scavenger currently fighting for its survival. Two Decades of the Impact of Tasmanian Devil
) is known for its black fur, pungent odor, and loud, terrifying noises, which early European settlers imagined were screams from hell.