Wild Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) feeding on carrion.

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Wild Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) feeding on carrion. Tasmanian Devils are the largest carnivore in Tasmania and are the apex predator. Feeding is at night and the devil can eat 20 times its own body weight in one sitting. Devils are listed on the IUCN Red List as Endangered due to the prevalence and recent spread of Devil Facial Tumour Disease.

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Tasmania Australia
Photo credit: © Anaspides Photography - Iain D. Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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