Today
the devil is a Tasmanian icon. The Tasmanian Devil seemingly headed for
extinction, But the population gradually increased after they were protected by
law. They were particularly common in forest, woodland and farming areas of
northern, eastern and central Tasmania.
These
numbers have dropped since the Devil was introduced to a fatal Facial Tumour
Disease. The condition in Tasmanian devils, characterised by cancers around the
mouth and head.
Today the
devils are being introduced to a new area of living and breeding, as Australia
hopes to protect their native iconic animal from extinction in a place called
Maria Island, Tasmania.
In
a behavioural test designed to find out whether Tasmanian Devils are suitable
to be sent to Maria island, the devils are first being tested in such ways such
as with tourists e.g. cameras and reflections. What happens next will determine
if the animals are suitable to be released into the wild on Maria Island and hopefully
determine the solution in saving our own iconic animal from extinction in our
own backyard.
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