Tasmanian Devil
Conservation Status: Endangered
Meet Australia’s iconic predator up close. Discover the Tasmanian Devil, the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, and learn how Paradise Country is helping protect this incredible species from extinction.
Meet Slinky!
Species: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date of Birth: 21st Mar 2020 Sex: Male Slinky is our resident Tasmanian Devil at Paradise Country, joining us from Healesville Sanctuary as part of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program dedicated to conserving this iconic Australian species.
Known for his keen senses and nocturnal habits, Slinky spends his days resting and sunbaking but becomes more active after dark. Visit him in our specially designed nocturnal exhibit within the Wildlife Walkthrough to learn more about his role in protecting one of Australia's most unique and endangered animals.
Fun Fact: Slinky has access to a climate controlled den for all seasons.
Meet Slinky!
Species: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date of Birth: 21st Mar 2020 Sex: Male Slinky is our resident Tasmanian Devil at Paradise Country, joining us from Healesville Sanctuary as part of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program dedicated to conserving this iconic Australian species.
Known for his keen senses and nocturnal habits, Slinky spends his days resting and sunbaking but becomes more active after dark. Visit him in our specially designed nocturnal exhibit within the Wildlife Walkthrough to learn more about his role in protecting one of Australia's most unique and endangered animals.
Fun Fact: Slinky has access to a climate controlled den for all seasons.
Meet Slinky!
Species: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date of Birth: 21st Mar 2020 Sex: Male Slinky is our resident Tasmanian Devil at Paradise Country, joining us from Healesville Sanctuary as part of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program dedicated to conserving this iconic Australian species.
Known for his keen senses and nocturnal habits, Slinky spends his days resting and sunbaking but becomes more active after dark. Visit him in our specially designed nocturnal exhibit within the Wildlife Walkthrough to learn more about his role in protecting one of Australia's most unique and endangered animals.
Fun Fact: Slinky has access to a climate controlled den for all seasons.
Meet Slinky!
Species: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date of Birth: 21st Mar 2020 Sex: Male Slinky is our resident Tasmanian Devil at Paradise Country, joining us from Healesville Sanctuary as part of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program dedicated to conserving this iconic Australian species.
Known for his keen senses and nocturnal habits, Slinky spends his days resting and sunbaking but becomes more active after dark. Visit him in our specially designed nocturnal exhibit within the Wildlife Walkthrough to learn more about his role in protecting one of Australia's most unique and endangered animals.
Fun Fact: Slinky has access to a climate controlled den for all seasons.
Animal Facts
Location
Only found in Tasmania, Australia. – Habitat consists of forests, woodlands, and coastal scrublands.
Behaviour
Group: "Screech" or "Cheer" - Usually solitary, shy and nocturnal, but loud when feeding or threatened.
Diet
Scavengers – eat carrion (dead animals), can crush bones, fur, and all with super-strong jaws.
Did you know?
Joeys are smaller than a grain of rice at birth; mum can have 50 but only 4 survive.
Location
Only found in Tasmania, Australia. – Habitat consists of forests, woodlands, and coastal scrublands.
Behaviour
Group: "Screech" or "Cheer" - Usually solitary, shy and nocturnal, but loud when feeding or threatened.
Diet
Scavengers – eat carrion (dead animals), can crush bones, fur, and all with super-strong jaws.
Did you know?
Joeys are smaller than a grain of rice at birth; mum can have 50 but only 4 survive.
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