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time.’
    They did look hungry. They were both poking their noses through the fence, sniffing at the food the other captive devils were noisily munching on. It was a touching sight. They were finally home.
    Chris turned to his co-workers. ‘Let’s get them inside.’
    They quickly rounded up the outlaws and rustled up some food for them. They looked completely tuckered out after the excitement of the chase.

    Bindi was impressed that Adam turned down the offer of make-up, a hairbrush or even the opportunity to check his appearance in the mirror before returning to the stage. They had carefully removed two other Tassie devils from the sanctuary to appear onstage at the auction. Bindi carried one cage while Adam carried the other. They were still dressed in their khakis, and Adam looked every inch the part of a Wildlife Warrior.
    As they gave their presentationabout Tasmanian devils, Bindi was impressed that Adam had remembered lots of Tassie devil facts, and he spoke warmly of the animals as he talked to the audience.
    Robert sidled up close to his sister and whispered, ‘What happened out there? You and Adam are looking like best mates all of a sudden.’
    Bindi smiled mysteriously. ‘Let’s just say the judge gave the convict pop star some outdoor endurance tests and he passed with flying colours.’
    Robert smiled. ‘And now he’s a firm supporter of Black and White. I told you to give him a chance, B.’
    Bindi winked. ‘You were right, little buddy. A leopard can sometimes change its spots. Or in this case, a Starr can change his stripes!’

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    ANIMAL FACT FILE
    THE TASMANIAN DEVIL

    Tasmanian devils are the largest living carnivorous marsupial in Australia.
    They have sharp powerful claws and a backward facing pouch.
    Male Tasmanian devils can weigh up to 12 kilograms and females up to 10 kilograms.
    Most devils have distinctive white markings on their chest, which are used like a fingerprint to identify individuals.
    A growl, screech, cough or yawn is their way of warning potential predators, while they ‘arf’ when they have food and are content. A sharp sneeze is used as a challenge to other devils.
    More than 5000 years ago, Tasmanian devils were common on mainland Australia. Today, they are only found in Tasmania. They are, however, found in virtually every type of habitat occurring in Tasmania, including suburban fringes.
    Tasmanian devils are shy, nocturnal creatures, and are rarely seen in the wild.
    Devil ears are pink but turn red when threatened. This, along with their growl, is why they became known as ‘devils’.
    They can kill small birds and animals but they prefer to eat dead animals (carrion) found on roadsides. A male Tasmanian devil is capable of consuming one-quarter of its own body weight in one feeding session.
    The Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) could wipe out the wild population within 10 to 15 years unless a cure is found.
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