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WHAT DOES TASMANIAN DEVIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian devil

The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to generate amongst the strongest bite per unit body mass of any extant mammal land predator, and it hunts prey and scavenges carrion as well as eating household products if humans are living nearby. Although it usually is solitary, it sometimes eats with other devils and defecates in a communal location. Unlike most other dasyurids, the devil thermoregulates effectively and is active during the middle of the day without overheating. Despite its rotund appearance, the devil is capable of surprising speed and endurance, and can climb trees and swim across rivers.

Definition of Tasmanian devil in the English dictionary

The definition of Tasmanian devil in the dictionary is a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisi, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Dasyuridae Also called: ursine dasyure.

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Tasmanian wolf
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WORDS THAT END LIKE TASMANIAN DEVIL

axis of evil
bean weevil
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daredevil
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evil
go to the devil
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like the devil
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tree of knowledge of good and evil
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Synonyms and antonyms of Tasmanian devil in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Tasmanian devil» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Tasmanian devil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

袋獾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

demonio de Tasmania
570 millions of speakers

English

Tasmanian devil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तस्मानियाई डैविल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تسمانيا الشيطان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тасманский дьявол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diabo da Tasmânia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Tasmanian শয়তান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diable de Tasmanie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Syaitan Tasmania
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

tasmanische Teufel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タスマニアデビル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

태즈 메이 니아 악마
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tasmanian setan
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Tasmanian devil
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டாஸ்மேனியா டெவில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तास्मानियन भूत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tazmanya Canavarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diavolo della Tasmania
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diabeł tasmański
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Тасманійський диявол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diavol tasmanian
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

διάβολος της Τασμανίας
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Tasmanian Devil
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Tasmanian djävulen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tasmanian devil
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TASMANIAN DEVIL»

Discover the use of Tasmanian devil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tasmanian devil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tasmanian Devil: A Unique and Threatened Animal
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 ...
David Owen, David Pemberton, 2011
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Loving the Tasmanian Devil: Reflections on Marriage and ...
The book will also appeal to those curious about ASD and how it affects someone's life and love. Any reader in a long-term relationship will resonate to the challenges and joys of living in such close relationship with another.
Maureen McCarthy Bartlett, 2011
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Tasmanian Devil: Nighttime Scavenger
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of the Tasmanian devil.
Joyce L. Markovics, 2008
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Tasmanian Devil
Search for the Tasmanian devil and all the other Warner Brothers cartoon characters in this book of detailed drawings.
Tom Demichael, 1996
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It's a Baby Tasmanian Devil!
Describes the birth, early life, growth patterns, eating habits, and enemies of the Tasmanian devil.
Katherine Hengel, 2010
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In Search of the Real Tasmanian Devil
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.
James Preller, 1996
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LF Tasmanian Devil Recover
The Tasmanian devil has spun himself silly and needs your help to find himself.
Jaime Diaz Studios, Publications International, Limited, Dwight Wanhala, 1996
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The Tasmanian Devil
Account of the history and habits of Tasmanian devils presented as a year of activities and showing how their life style varies from season to season.
Eric R. Guiler, 1992
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Tasmanian Devil
An introduction to the Australian marsupial whose curious look has earned it an undeserved name.
Lynn M. Stone, 1990
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Tasmanian Devil
This book is all about Tasmanian devil. In this book you can learn about their habitat, food and history.
Miha Grandlic, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TASMANIAN DEVIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tasmanian devil is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tasmanian Devils' violent sex habits driving species towards extinction
The Tasmanian devil's feisty nips during mating are spreading a highly infectious cancer that is driving the carnivorous marsupial towards extinction. Although ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Darth Vader conducts Halloween-themed funeral attended by …
Witches, Beetlejuice and the Tasmanian Devil were among about 100 people remembering Lorna Johnson at a service conducted by Darth Vader. «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Decline of Tasmanian devils sees possums thrive, become more …
The decline of Tasmania's top predator, the Tasmanian devil, in the wild is ... Devil numbers are plummeting as the animals succumb to a facial tumour disease. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
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Tasmanian Devils returning to zoo after 11-year absence
Coolah was the last Tasmanian devil in the world living outside of Australia when he died at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in 2004. Photo provided by the Fort ... «WANE, Jan 15»
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Coalition must court the Tasmanian devil
I WONDER how many Australians had heard of Jacqui Lambie before she took her seat in the Senate on July 1. Very few. Now they all know her. She is the ... «The Australian, Nov 14»
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Tasmanian devils' low genetic diversity, extinction risks date back to …
"During these times the genetic diversity of the Tasmanian devil has been severely reduced," said Anna Brüniche-Olsen, the lead author of the report. «ABC Online, Nov 14»
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Murder of Tasmanian devil raises fears at NM zoo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The killing of a rare Tasmanian devil on loan from Australia has prompted beefed-up security at a New Mexico zoo and a $5,000 reward ... «CBS News, Oct 14»
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Police Report: Zoo's Tasmanian devil killed
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The Tasmanian devil found dead in its exhibit at Albuquerque's zoo was killed. The city says someone threw a chunk of asphalt at its ... «KRQE News 13, Oct 14»
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Extinct Australian Predator Was Fierce, but No Tasmanian Devil
“It was certainly less powerful and less able to handle heavy loadings or forces than the Tasmanian devil. While it could probably have processed smaller bones, ... «Voice of America, Apr 14»
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Mark Butler approves iron ore mine in Tasmanian devil's stronghold
A 10-month-old Tasmanian Devil joey Around 80% of the Tasmanian devil population has been ravaged by a facial tumour disease. Photograph: Robert ... «The Guardian, Jul 13»

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