The Tasmanian demon has reappeared at the Los Angeles Zoo for the first time in five years, zoo officials announced Tuesday.
Two male demons named Danny Zuko and Crush arrived earlier this month, thanks to the Australian government, according to a news release from the zoo. It can be seen in Australian exhibits.
“La Zoo has a long history of caring for this kind of thing, and we are excited to have another opportunity to share them with our guests,” said Candace Sclimenti, La Zoo’s mammal curator, in the release. “There are so many unique species in Australia, and wildlife plays a pivotal role in Australian culture.”
Crush’s new home is on an Australian exhibit.
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According to the release, the Devils were born in Ark, Australia, a NSW conservation organization. The devils are indigenous only to Tasmania, an island south of mainland Australia. They are the best predators in Tasmania and have the strongest bites compared to other mammals, compared to their body size.
Tasmanian demons have “a loud, dramatic feeding frenzy filled with groans and screams” when they gather around the corpses, zoo officials said.
They are classified as “endangered species” by the United Nations Red List for Nature Conservation. They are threatened by conflict with humans, dogs, dingos, and diseases called demonic facial tumor disease, which only affects species.
The Devils’ arrival marks the first time in five years that endangered animals have been housed at the zoo.
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