Devils TAS

Tonight we braved the cold to witness feeding time at Devils @ Cradle Mountain. It was fantastic even if I did lose feeling in my toes 🥶

Upon arrival we wandered around the sanctuary admiring the mysterious Devils before joining the after dark feeding experience, showcasing Tasmania’s three largest carnivorous marsupials - including Eastern and Spotted-tail Quolls, all now threatened in one way or another in the wild.

Throughout the evening, we learned some fascinating insights into the daily operation of the working conservation facility and gained an understanding of the life cycles of the Devils and current threats that confront them, such as Devil Facial Tumour Disease 🙁

Still undecided whether I'd describe the vaguely bearlike Devils as cute, or perhaps the ugliest marsupials in the country - especially as we watched them bare teeth and growl in a feisty state of rage over having to share a single pademelon hindquarter!

Quolls on the other hand, definitely cute ☺️Read more