Friday, March 16, 2007

Save the Tasmanian Devil

Isn't this a cute little critter.

Named for their fearsome growl and their horrid table manners, the Tasmanian Devil is the Apple-Isle's last remaining native mammal.

Unfortunately, Devils are under threat from a malignant mouth ulcer disease that is spreading throughout the Devil population.



As research continues into the cause (likely to be a micro-organism), plans are being made to isolate a population of healthy beasts to protect against extinction.This may be in captivity or on Marie Island on Tasmania's west coast or on the Tasman Peninsula, south of Hobart.

Help Save the Tasmanian Devil.

See Devils at play here.

More info on Tassie Devils.

Sign a petition to help save the Devils.

1 comment:

meva said...

Poor little buggers! I'll sign immediately!