Where Do Tasmanian Devils Live?

The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is endemic to Tasmania, Australia's island state. It is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. Historically, they also inhabited mainland Australia but went extinct there ~3,000 years ago (likely due to dingo competition and climate change).

Current range: forests, woodlands, scrublands, grasslands across Tasmania. Conservation efforts include:

• Insurance populations in mainland zoos/sanctuaries.
• Reintroduction to Maria Island (2015, successful).
• Plans for mainland reintroductions in fenced reserves.

Wild populations remain only in Tasmania.