Tasmanian devils are generally nocturnal, but they may be seen sunbathing during the day in quiet areas.
Tasmanian devils are generally nocturnal, but they may be seen sunbathing during the day in quiet areas. They typically inhabit their dens and dense bushes throughout the day.
Their nocturnal activity may help them avoid some predators, such as thylacines (Thylacinus cynocephalus), historically.
• Image | © Mark Gillow, Some Rights Reserved, (CC BY 2.0)
• Sources | (Fahey & Kinder, 2001; Nowak, 1999; Save the Tasmanian Devil Program, April 2018)
