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Curated OER

Devil May Care?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study about a deadly disease decimating the Tasmanian devil population. They research diseases that affect animals and write a fictional story about the animals they researched.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Tasmanian Devils

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a Tasmanian devil, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Tasmanian Devil

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the warthog, as well as several pictures.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Tasmanian Devil

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference tool for learning about the Tasmanian devil that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus Harrisii)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Sarcophilus Harrisii, more commonly known as the Tasmanian Devil.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Tasmanian Devil

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about Tasmanian devils with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Tasmanian Devil

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Tasmanian Devils (Sarcophilus harrisii), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also...
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Tasmanian Devil

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tasmanian devil is a real Australian marsupial mammal and nothing like the cartoon character as you will find out in this illustrated article.