A Tasmanian devil looks like a small, stocky dog.
Most devils have black fur. They have white marks on the chest.
Devils live on the island of Tasmania. Tasmania is part of Australia.
A devil is awake at night.
Devils mostly eat animals that are already dead.
Strong jaws let a devil eat bones and fur.
Devils growl and screech when they eat together.
A mom devil has a pouch. Babies stay about four months.
By day, a devil rests in a den.
A den can be a hollow log or a cave.
Words to know
- den: resting home
- pouch: a baby pocket
- stocky: short and strong
- screech: loud high sound
