Questions
- Describe the reputation of the Tassie devil.
- The Tasmanian devil population has been reduced by more than
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 80% - Where in Australian is the only place you can find Tassie devils in the wild?
- What is the disease that is threatening their survival?
- How is the disease spread?
- How big is the Tassie devil joey when it’s born?
- What is the aim of the Tassie devil breeding program?
- Why is breeding in captivity difficult?
- Do you think it is important to protect the Tasmanian devil? Why?
- What else do you think could be done to protect the Tassie devil from becoming extinct?