The Tasmanian Devil does not have the best reputation, thanks mostly to European explorers and one extremely famous cartoon character. In this episode, we explore the traits that earned them this reputation, as well as why it may not be justified.

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Want to learn more about these carnivorous marsupials? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/tasmanian-devil

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/tasmanian-devil

https://wwf.org.au/blogs/8-fun-facts-about-tasmanian-devils/

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-puzzled-tasmanian-devils-have-just-broken-the-laws-of-scavenging/

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