skull:largeskullsupportsdense jaws

teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrushboneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed

frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesaloping gait

claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees

eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey

fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechest;lightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump

tail: longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce

pouch:backward-facingpouchisasafespacefornewbornsto grow

whiskers:appearinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark

ears:nearlyhairlessearsamplifysound;thinskinontheearscausesthemtoappearredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed