Tasmanian Devil's Habitat

The Tasmanian Devil is a marsupial that lives only on Tasmania, an island state of Australia. According to the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service, the Tasmanian Devil received the status of endangered in 2008. The devil thrives in any area where it can hide and hunt for food.

History

The Tasmanian Devil once lived on the mainland of Australia, but because of climate changes and the wild dingoes, it became extinct on the mainland.

Coastal Heath

Tasmanian Devils can live among the coastal heath, which is a form of vegetation along the Tasmanian coast.

Sclerophyll Forest

A sclerophyll forest receives very little rainfall and provides plenty of hiding areas for the Tasmanian Devil. The devils live in the underbrush of the forest.

Wet Sclerophyll Forest

Tasmanian Devils also live in wet sclerophyll forests, commonly called rainforests.

Farming Areas

Tasmanian Devils are scavengers, and many of them live near farm areas where there is a constant supply of food.

References

• Gulliver Film Productions
• Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service