Bite of the Tasmanian Devil | National Geographic

What is the primary food source for Tasmanian devils?

• Fresh fruits and berries

• Live small mammals and birds

• Dead and decaying animals

• Insects and grubs

On which continent can Tasmanian devils be found?

• Africa

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

As marsupials, how do Tasmanian devil babies begin their lives?

• They are born fully developed and able to walk

• They hatch from eggs laid in underground nests

• They are born as tiny, undeveloped specks and grow in a pouch

• They are cared for in a den by both parents until maturity

What unique physical feature gives the Tasmanian devil its powerful bite?

• Long, sharp canine teeth

• A disproportionately large head with strong jaw muscles

• Flexible neck muscles that aid in tearing

• A wide mouth that can open very far