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Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species
From https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-43935375
Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species
28 April 2018
Tasmanian devils (like these) were found in a remote part of Tasmania
A healthy group of Tasmanian devils has been discovered in Australia, giving new hope for the survival of the endangered species.
They were found by scientists on a conservation expedition in south-west Tasmania.
The marsupials' numbers have been slashed because of the spread of an infectious facial cancer.
More than 80% of devils across Tasmania have been lost to the disease, according to local media.
...
28 April 2018
Tasmanian devils (like these) were found in a remote part of Tasmania
A healthy group of Tasmanian devils has been discovered in Australia, giving new hope for the survival of the endangered species.
They were found by scientists on a conservation expedition in south-west Tasmania.
The marsupials' numbers have been slashed because of the spread of an infectious facial cancer.
More than 80% of devils across Tasmania have been lost to the disease, according to local media.
...
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