"Little Demon" (Tasmanian devil), a creepy reverie, first came from European settlers who came to Tasmania. They heard mysterious screams, so they followed their voices to try to unravel the mystery. But found a dog-shaped animal with red ears, broad jaws and big sharp teeth, because it was so scary that they named it the devil.
But this animal is not as frightening as its name, in fact, many people have misunderstood them, especially when they open their mouth to make a yawning, in fact, they do not want to invade or attack, they are more than the expression of fear and fear!
As the most special animal in the state of Tasmania, you must be curious about the "little devil," so let the little tower take you to know this animal, which is misunderstood because of the horror of its appearance.
1 brief introduction
It may be hard to imagine that Little Demon is the longest-lived carnivorous marsupial in the world. Its life cycle is not too long. It is shorter than the average cat and dog. In the wild, it can survive up to six years.
They look thick, with a large head and a short, thick tail. Its fur is basically black, but it's lovely with white markings on its hips and breasts. Of course, due to differences in gender, diet and habitat, they are also somewhat different in size, such as adult males who look larger than adult females. Basically large males can weigh up to 12 kilograms and shoulders 30 centimeters wide.
2 History
"Little Demons" have a long history in Tahrena, during which time they experienced extinction. Because in the early days, Europeans who settled in Hobart did not like "little demons," because they attacked poultry, so they were driven around and had to live in the northwest. The eviction plan was made by Van Diemen's Land Co. in 1830. The company's paid eviction program, the "Little Demon", the extinct Tasmania tiger (Tasmanian tigers) and the wild dog are on the list. By the end of the day, the number of little demons had dwindled, and they were caught, poisoned and slowly marched to the point of extinction.
But in 1941, the goverment began to introduce policies for protection. Policy played a protective role, and the number of "little demons" in this period reached an all-time high. But one disease swept through the state of Tahrena, and once again they became endangered species. This abominable disease is
Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), disease, a fatal disease, can cause oral and head lesions in "little demons". The disease took more than half of the little devil's life.
However, their ability to survive is very tenacious, and now the people of Tasmania to rescue the "Little Demon", their number has increased ~ hurry up to Tazhou to see the super cute of them!
3 Distribution
Little Demons are now scattered all over Tahrena, and you can see them wherever you are. In coastal areas, wild forests and dry hard-leaved rainforests can see them. In addition, there are wildlife parks that allow you to see them more closely.
4 Diet
Little Demons have no taboos in eating because they can eat rotten meat and catch fresh food on their own. So, don't worry, they don't have any food to eat. The term "little devil" is not covered! " Little Demons' jaws and teeth can help them devour their prey.
They love native animals such as kangaroo, possum and koala, and of course other small mammals and birds cannot escape from their mouths. In fact, the biggest advantage of "little demons" is that they can eat rotten meat, the equivalent of cleaning up biological waste, to maintain the hygiene of shrubs and farms.
5 habit
In the wild, little demons are rarely seen during the day, as they prefer to move at night, hiding quietly in caves or dense bushes during the day. It is surprising that they will walk along a clear track for 16 kilometers in search of food, after all, knowing that although their hind feet can run fast, their usual gait is very slow.
The young Devil also has the skill of climbing trees! This increases their source of food. " "Little Demons" usually have their own family boundaries, and if the resources within them are scarce, they will expand the family scope, and you see, "Little Demons" is the right foodie!
"Little Demons" not only go up trees, but also swim down the river, they are swimmers, they like to wade in the water: wading with their forepaws, swimming in various kinds of water, or sitting in the water, how to feel comfortable and how to come. Sometimes they even put food in the water, or take a deep breath to "duck dive"-but if they have babies in their baby bags, their activities in the water will be limited, especially if they can't swim long distances.
"Little Demons" have a lot of hyperbole, such as their release of stink under stressful conditions, and a variety of ferocious sounds, ranging from low coughing to growling to loud screams. In fact, many of these exaggerated acts are bluffing, which is part of the ceremony of these large animals fighting for food to reduce harmful fighting. In short, it is to scare off the enemy. To scare off the enemy, they sometimes have a sharp sneeze.
Don't be scared then!
