The Tasmanian devil became extinct across mainland Australia around 3,500 years ago and can now only be found in Tasmania. Here are some fun facts about them:

• The Palawa people are the Aboriginal inhabitants of Tasmania, and Tasmanian devils are significant in their culture. They have a deep respect for the land and its creatures, including the Tasmanian devil.
  
• In a Dreamtime story from the Palawa people called “The Devil Who Lost His Growl.” In this story, the Tasmanian devil lost its voice and was unable to scare away an evil spirit. The spirit started taking over the land, but the devil’s voice returned just in time to chase the spirit away, saving the land.
  
• Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials in the world and can weigh up to 14 kilograms.
• Tasmanian devils are nocturnal and spend their nights hunting or scavenging for food, and their days sleeping in dens, hollow logs, or under rocks.
• Tasmanian devils have an incredible sense of smell that helps them locate food kilometres away.
• Despite their name, Tasmanian devils aren’t evil at all. They got their name from early European settlers who thought the animal’s loud screeches and aggressive behavior were scary.
• Tasmanian devils have adapted to the cold climate of Tasmania and have a thick coat of fur to keep them warm.
  
• Tasmanian devils like to live alone and only come together to mate or eat, which can make them quite territorial and aggressive.
• Tasmanian devils can eat up to 40% of their body weight in just one meal. 
• Tasmanian devils are endangered due to a contagious cancer called Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). Conservation efforts are underway to help protect and save them.