Saving the Tasmanian Devil

Saving the Tasmanian Devil

Author: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 0544991486

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In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, Dorothy Patent follows the scientists trying to put a stop to a gruesome disease before it's too late. Tasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious. What scientists are learning while researching the Tasmanian devil has potential to affect all animals, and even humans, as they learn more about how to prevent and hopefully eradicate certain genetic diseases. In 1995, a deadly disease began sweeping across the Australian island state of Tasmania, killing every infected Tasmanian devil. The disease moved so fast that some scientists feared the species would be wiped out in the wild within a few decades. Where did this disease, named Devil Facial Tumor Disease, come from? What caused it--a virus, bacteria, or something else? How did it pass from one devil to another? What could be done to fight it? When author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent learned of the race to save the devil from her friend, Australian geneticist Jenny Graves, she felt compelled to travel to Australia to learn firsthand from scientists what they were finding out about these iconic Tasmanian animals and what they were doing to help it from disappearing in the wild. Follow Dorothy as she takes readers on a fascinating journey into the Australian mainland and Tasmania, visiting parks and wildlife refuges and joining geneticist, ecologists, and other researchers as they work tirelessly to save Tasmania's unique icon.


Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Devil

Author: David Owen

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1742692761

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Fascinating new insights into the famous Australian marsupial Packed with information that has only been published in scientific journals, if ever at all, this collection of biological facts challenges the misconceptions associated with Australia's most famous marsupial. Far from being a scavenging, ferocious oddity, an image perpetuated by the infamous cartoon character, the Tasmanian Devil is actually a treasured and valuable wildlife species facing extinction. By sharing the surprising, controversial, funny, and tragic history behind the world's largest marsupial carnivore, this new guidebo.


Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Devil

Author: Joyce L. Markovics

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1597167339

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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of the Tasmanian devil.


Meet a Baby Tasmanian Devil

Meet a Baby Tasmanian Devil

Author: Jon M. Fishman

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1512433853

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"Did you know that Tasmanian devils are only the size of a grain of rice when they are born? Or that baby Tasmanian devils can climb trees? Learn more fascinating facts all about baby Tasmanian devils in this book!"--


Tasmanian Devils in Danger

Tasmanian Devils in Danger

Author: Michael Portman

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1433958066

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Presents general information about Tasmanian devils, the dangers that they face that threaten their survival as a species, and the work that is done to protect them.


Tasmanian Devil vs. Hyena

Tasmanian Devil vs. Hyena

Author: Greg Roza

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1482427966

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Famously feisty Tasmanian devils and perpetually ravenous hyenas may not seem to have a lot in common. However, both carnivores are ready to kill at a moment's notice. For those who wonder what would happen if one beast was pitted against another, this lively volume has the answers. It breaks down each hunter's adaptations that have helped it survive in its wild habitat, such as the Tasmanian devil's brawny bite and the hyena's staggering stamina. Incredible action photographs demonstrate key points in the text, giving readers a ringside seat to a wild fight to the finish.


Tasmanian Devil: Savage Island Scavenger

Tasmanian Devil: Savage Island Scavenger

Author: Marcia Amidon Lusted

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 168079776X

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Meet the monstrous Tasmanian Devil as it roams over Tasmania! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


In Search of the Real Tasmanian Devil

In Search of the Real Tasmanian Devil

Author: James Preller

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780590537391

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Martin and Chris Kratt search for the elusive Tasmanian devil; includes a description of the animal, its habits and behavior, and an overview of other animals in the area.


Wolverine Vs. Tasmanian Devil

Wolverine Vs. Tasmanian Devil

Author: Jerry Pallotta

Publisher:

Published: 2023-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781098252663

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Find out what would happen if a wolverine and a Tasmanian devil got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.


Devils in Danger

Devils in Danger

Author: Samantha Wheeler

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0702265128

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From the beloved author of Wombat Warriors, Mister Cassowary and Turtle Trackers comes another thrilling adventure about Australia's endangered animals. Eleven-year-old Killarney thinks school is boring. She'd rather be exploring the wilderness around her Tasmanian hometown or helping her hairdresser mum. When strange things start to happen &– ear-splitting screams in the dead of night and missing items found under the house &– Killarney is too busy solving the mystery to do schoolwork. Before long, she discovers the culprit: a wild Tasmanian devil, denning under the house! When rumours about dangerous devils begin spreading, Killarney is determined to protect her precious visitor. But can she convince an entire town these wild creatures are worth saving?