Contrary to what Saturday morning cartoons depict, Tasmanian devils aren’t tornado-like in their movements. They are, however, scrappy and aggressive. They noises they make reflect that demeanor — snarls, snorts and even screaming sounds are how they fend off predators or are fighting over food. Learn more about these animals and hear what they sounds like in this episode of A-Z Animals’ “Sounds of the Wild,” found at the top of this page.
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Ashley Haugen
Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.
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