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WILD FUTURES - Tasmanian Devil
The iconic Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrsii) has sustained a lot of pressure since European settlement. An important part of the natural ecosystem, this fearless carnivore is sadly diminishing in numbers. With the recent mounting threat of deadly facial tumors, road-kill casualties and competition from other predators – the future has started to look bleak for the Tasmanian Devil.
Sometimes it's amazing how quicly our widlife can find itself in need of our help. When Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) caused a rapid crash in Tasmanian Devil populations in 2001, the conservation world scrambled to find a cause and way to reverse the impacts of this awful disease. That urgent research is still ongoing.
As the disease is spread through contact, separating Tasmanian Devil populations and setting up important quarantine areas is of utmost importance. Conservation Volunteers is working with the Tasmanian government and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to create secure quarantine sites as part of the urgent response to DFTD, providing hope for the future of this iconi Tasmanian.
You can volunteer on a Conservation Volunteers project at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to assist with these conservation initiatives, or donate to our Wild Futures program and ensure a devilish future for Tassie Devils!
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CLICK HERE to take the Tasmanian Devil home with you on our amazing Wild Futures Calendar!
Volunteer to help the Tasmanian Devil
By volunteering on one of our field projects, you can make a practical contribution and help to give the Tasmanian Devil a Wild Future.
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Our work to help save the Tasmanian Devil is supported by the following organisations and individuals:
Bonorong Wildlife Centre
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