Scientific name : Sarcophilus harrisii
Family : Dasyuridae
Native to : Australian Island state of Tasmania
Interesting fact : The largest carnivorous marsupial in the world; locates prey by its
whiskers.
Conservation status : Endangered
The size of a small dog, it has a stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, disturbing screech, and a keen sense of smell. It is active during night and spends the day in dense bushes or holes. Despite its rotund appearance, the devil is capable of surprising speed and endurance, and can climb up trees and swim across rivers.
