Why are Tasmanian Devils
considered to be endangered?
Tasmanian Devils are considered to be endangered due to the fatal epidemic facial tumour disease that has caused a large amount of the devils population to decrease. The state government figures that in the mid-1990s there was an estimated amount of 150 000 but by the end of 2006 there was 20 000 to 50 000. The devils disease is one of just two known cancers able to spread like a contagious disease, and is transmitted when one devil bites another. Large tumours form on the faces and necks of the animal, making it impossible for them to eat. Many of the afflicted animals subsequently die of starvation.
Tasmanian Devils are considered to be endangered due to the fatal epidemic facial tumour disease that has caused a large amount of the devils population to decrease. The state government figures that in the mid-1990s there was an estimated amount of 150 000 but by the end of 2006 there was 20 000 to 50 000. The devils disease is one of just two known cancers able to spread like a contagious disease, and is transmitted when one devil bites another. Large tumours form on the faces and necks of the animal, making it impossible for them to eat. Many of the afflicted animals subsequently die of starvation.
What is being done to help?
To save the Tasmanian devil from possible extinction, the number one objective is to secure a population of healthy devils, away from disease, in zoos, wildlife parks and free range enclosures around Australia. We need to look after this population over the next 25-50 years, while continuing the fight to maintain devils in the wild. Many Organisations have been developed to help save and protect the Tasmanian Devils from possible extinction.
To save the Tasmanian devil from possible extinction, the number one objective is to secure a population of healthy devils, away from disease, in zoos, wildlife parks and free range enclosures around Australia. We need to look after this population over the next 25-50 years, while continuing the fight to maintain devils in the wild. Many Organisations have been developed to help save and protect the Tasmanian Devils from possible extinction.
How can you help?
There are many websites that allow the community and our world to help protect the Tasmanian Devils. You could help by:
making a donation: donate online, by mail, in person or at a collection point
Running a fundraiser: get information about running a fundraiser and order materials
Sponsor an event: find out about upcoming events
Support the supporters: use products and services of organisations already supporting us
Become a partner: join a website to take their message to the world
for more information on how to help save the Tasmanian Devils from extinction visit:
http://www.utas.edu.au/foundation/devil
http://www.savethetasmaniandevil.org.au/how-you-can-help/donate/
There are many websites that allow the community and our world to help protect the Tasmanian Devils. You could help by:
making a donation: donate online, by mail, in person or at a collection point
Running a fundraiser: get information about running a fundraiser and order materials
Sponsor an event: find out about upcoming events
Support the supporters: use products and services of organisations already supporting us
Become a partner: join a website to take their message to the world
for more information on how to help save the Tasmanian Devils from extinction visit:
http://www.utas.edu.au/foundation/devil
http://www.savethetasmaniandevil.org.au/how-you-can-help/donate/