skull:largeskulltosupportdense jaws
teeth:42large,sharpteeth;molarscancrushboneandtearskin;caninesoftenstickoutofthemouthwhenitis closed
frontlegs:longerthanbacklegs,whichcausesasprinting step
claws:usedfordiggingdensandclimbing trees
eyes:seeinblackandwhite,whichisusefulfordetectingmovementof prey
fur:darkbrownorblack,oftenwithawhitestripeacrossthechest;lightermarkingsontheshouldersand rump
tail:longandthickatthebase;storesfatfortimeswhenfoodis scarce
pouch:isasafespacefornewbornsto grow
whiskers:appearinclumpsontopoftheeyesandmouth;helpdevilsfeelforfoodinthe dark
ears:nearlyhairless;earsincreasesound;thinskincausesearstolookredwhendevilsareexcitedor stressed
Whenithuntsatnight,aTasmaniandevilmight |