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Search this site - results will display in a new Google web page.What is the Tasmanian Devil disease all about?
The Devil Facial Tumour disease (DFTD) is a fatal condition, characterised by the appearance of obvious facial cancers. It is highly contagious, passed from one animal to another through biting.
What happens when devils become infected?
Tumours make it difficult to feed. This leads to devils becoming emaciated.
No cure for the disease has been found as yet.
Since the disease first emerged, there has been a 64% drop in devil numbers across Tasmania (as of December 2008). It is believed that our beloved Tasmanian devil may become extinct within three to twenty years.
However there is some good news:
Key components of the Save the Tasmanian Devil program include:
Yes there is something you can do! You can:
For more information on the above, visit the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment page on the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program.
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