Tasmanian devil

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Tasmanian devil

A burrowing nocturnal carnivorous marsupial (Sarcophilus harrisii) of Tasmania, having a predominantly blackish coat and a long, almost hairless tail.

Tasmanian devil

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisi, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Dasyuridae Also called ursine dasyure

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Tasmanian devil - small ferocious carnivorous marsupial having a mostly black coat and long tail

Sarcophilus hariisi, ursine dasyure

dasyurid, dasyurid marsupial - small carnivorous nocturnal marsupials of Australia and Tasmania

genus Sarcophilus, Sarcophilus - Tasmanian devil

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