Since 1996, the wild devil population has been decimated by , a rare, contagious cancer that spreads through biting during feeding or mating. This disease has wiped out over 80% of the wild population in some areas.
"By 2020, DFTD occupied >90% of the species' range, causing 82% declines in local densities and reducing the total population to 16,900," explains a recent study. Hope for the Future wild devil
) is known for its black fur, pungent odor, and loud, terrifying noises, which early European settlers imagined were screams from hell. Since 1996, the wild devil population has been
As a top carnivore, they play a vital role as nature's clean-up crew, eating carcasses (carrion), which helps keep the environment healthy and reduces the spread of diseases. Hope for the Future ) is known for
Roughly the size of a small, stocky dog, the Tasmanian devil (