Sunday, March 04, 2007
Tasmanian Devil Park
When France and Catriona were visiting, we took a trip down to Port Arthur, and on the way home, stopped off at the Tasmanian Devil Park. We arrived in time to catch the tail end of the 'Kings of the Air - Birds of Prey' display, and unfortunately missed the Wedgetail and larger predators. It was still riveting.
All of the animals at the park have been rescued and rehabilitated although many cannot be returned to the wild. The exception is the devils, which are bred in the park and are to date healthy and disease free - an important population that just might help save the Tasmanian Devil for the future.
We were fortunate to see three generations of Tasmanian Devils and have to say they spend a great deal of time enjoying the sun. We were surprised to learn that the life span of a devil is no more than 6 years, but impressed with the massive strength of their jaws.
Make sure you check out the web album for all the photos.
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