Food
Carnivore
Tasmanian devils eat wallabies, birds and carrion.
Meat eater
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Tasmanian Devil Facts for Kids: T Is for Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian devils are marsupials that live in the wild only on the island of Tasmania in Australia. They make loud screeches and growls at night. Here are easy Tasmanian devil facts for kids: what Tasmanian devils eat, how big they grow, what a baby Tasmanian devil is called and where Tasmanian devils live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter T.
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Carnivorediet
Joeybaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Tasmanian devils
Two more true facts about the Tasmanian devil that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Tasmanian Devil”
Tasmanian Devil starts with the letter T. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Tasmanian devils have one of the strongest bites for their size.
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One more fact
They scream and growl when eating together.
Act it outMove like a Tasmanian devil for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter T in “Tasmanian Devil”.
Ask a questionWhat would a Tasmanian devil eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Tasmanian Devil Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Tasmanian devil, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A tasmanian devil is about 50 to 80 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Tasmanian devils live for about 5 years.
LifespanBaby
Joey
A baby Tasmanian devil is called a joey.
Baby nameGroup
Group
A group of Tasmanian devils is called a group.
Group nameHabitat
Forests
Tasmanian devils are found in Tasmania, Australia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Tasmanian devils are marsupials that live in the wild only on the island of Tasmania in Australia. They make loud screeches and growls at night.
Tasmanian Devil is a mammalLetter
T is for Tasmanian devil
Tasmanian Devil has 14 letters and starts with T.
Say: Tasmanian Devil
Quick quiz
Tasmanian Devil Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Tasmanian Devil Coloring Page: Letter T Worksheet
Done reading about the Tasmanian devil? Print the free letter T sheet, say “T is for Tasmanian devil” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Tasmanian Devil Questions Kids Ask
Tasmanian devils eat wallabies, birds and carrion. That makes the Tasmanian devil a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A tasmanian devil is about 50 to 80 cm long.
Tasmanian devils live for about 5 years.
A baby Tasmanian devil is called a joey.
A group of Tasmanian devils is called a group.
Tasmanian devils live in Tasmania, Australia. Their favorite habitat is: forests.
Yes. The Tasmanian devil is a mammal. Tasmanian devils are marsupials that live in the wild only on the island of Tasmania in Australia. They make loud screeches and growls at night.
Tasmanian Devil starts with the letter T. Say it slowly and listen for the T sound at the start.
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