The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, an island state of Australia. Known for its stocky build and black fur, it has a distinctive white patch on its chest. These nocturnal animals are primarily scavengers, feeding on carrion, but they will also hunt small animals. Tasmanian devils are famous for their loud, disturbing screeches and aggressive feeding behavior. They are the largest surviving carnivorous marsupials, with adults weighing up to 26 pounds. Unfortunately, they face threats from the contagious devil facial tumor disease, which has significantly reduced their population in the wild.