Do they eat farm animals such as sheep and cows?
When a farm animal dies, the devils will usually eat it. If it’s a cow, they will only eat small bits, like the udder and the mouth, because the cow’s skin is too thick for devils. Sheep and lambs that are sick or injured may also be killed and eaten. Healthy animals are safe, but chickens or ducks that roost on the ground may be just too tempting for a hungry devil. Do devils hunt in packs? As far as we know, devils do not form packs like dogs do. Sometimes, many devils can be found in one place at the same time – and they may even try to hunt the same animal – but that doesn’t mean they are organised or working together in any way. In devil world, it’s each animal for himself. Devil mothers are pregnant for about 21 days. The mother can give birth to 20 or even more young, but she has only four teats in her pouch, so only four of the toughest young devils will stand a chance. It’s tough being a young devil. The mother carries them in her pouch for about four months. When the pups are
