skull:largeskullsupportsdense jaws
teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrush boneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed
frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesaloping gait
claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees
eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey
fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechestandlightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump
tail:longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce
pouch:backward-facingpouchprovidesasafespacefornewbornsto grow
whiskers:positionedinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark
ears:nearlyhairlessearsamplifysound;thinskinontheearscausesthemtoappearredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed
Duringatypicalnightofhunting,aTasmaniandevilmighttravel16kilometers(10 miles).