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Tasmanian Devil

Save the Tasmanian Devil Program logoThe Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) cannot be mistaken for any other marsupial. Its spine-chilling screeches, black colour, and reputed bad-temper, led the early European settlers to call it The Devil. Although only the size of a small dog, it can sound and look incredibly fierce.

A devastating disease is currently sweeping through the devil population. Devil Facial Tumour Disease is a fatal condition characterised by the appearance of obvious facial cancers. To investigate the disease and identify management options, the Australian and Tasmanian governments have become partners in an initiative known as the Save the Tasmanian Devil ProgramYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.


About the Tasmanian Devil
Its spine-chilling screeches, black colour, and reputed bad-temper, led the early European settlers to call it The Devil.
Frequently Asked Questions
A list of commonly asked questions and answers on the Tasmanian Devil, including questions about the Devil facial tumour disease.
Tasmanian Devil Movie
With its spine-chilling screeches, black colour, and reputed bad-temper, the Tasmanian devil cannot be mistaken for any other marsupial.
Devil Facial Tumour Disease
A devastating disease is sweeping through the Tasmanian devil population.
Science of Devil Facial Tumour Disease
Find out the latest information from the Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease Program.
Save the Tasmanian Devil Program
The Program is funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and is overseen by a steering committee involving Government stakeholders, UTAS, non-government stakeholders and experts.
Volunteer with the DFTD Team
Information on the volunteer work involved in the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and how to become a registered volunteer.
Tasmanian Devil Information DatabaseYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Tassie Devil Website for KidsYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Save the Tasmanian Devil WebsiteYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

 
View a 6-minute movie on the race to save the Tasmanian devil from extinctionYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.

Colour photograph of Tasmanian Devil with its mouth wide open growling.For further information, contact:

  Wildlife Management Branch
  Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
  134 Macquarie Street, GPO Box 44
  Hobart TAS 7001
  Phone: 03 6233 6556
  Fax: 03 6233 3477
  Email: wildlife.enq@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

or

The Save the Tasmanian Devil Program
  134 Macquarie Street
  PO Box 44
  HOBART TAS 7001
  Phone: 03 6233 2006
  Fax: 03 6233 3477
  Email: DevilDisease.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard:  1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)


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This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/Topics/JCOK-69973H?open - was last published on 28 October 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to NatureConservation Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6233 6556.

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