Tasmanian devil
a small, predacious marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisii, of Tasmania, having a black coat with white patches: its dwindling population is now confined to isolated areas.
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The ursine dasyure (Sarcophilus ursinus), often called the “Tasmanian devil,” constitutes a distinct genus.
The Tasmanian devil is said to be one of the most ferocious of animals, and to express its ferocity by a "yelling growl."
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia | Frank Evers BeddardThe species is called S. ursinus, the popular name being Tasmanian devil.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia | Frank Evers Beddard
British Dictionary definitions for Tasmanian devil
a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisi, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Dasyuridae: Also called: ursine dasyure
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