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Small devil population surviving in north-east
A small population of Tasmanian devils has continued to survive in north-east Tasmania despite devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) first appearing in that region over 10 years ago.
The population at Mt William National Park originally numbered 250 individuals and has now been reduced to just 30 but despite this, researchers are encouraged.
Devils in the region are now breeding more often each year, and at a younger age - possible coping strategies to ensure localised survival of the species.
Scientists would like to work towards reducing other factors which are impacting the survival of devils in the area, such as roadkill rates and even assisting individual females raise their young.
Full article at ABC
Posted by: admin on 22 Jul 2008 12:59 AM.
Updated by: admin on 22 Jul 2008 12:59 AM
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