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Tasmania moved devils to Maria Island; 3,000-pair penguin colony disappeared

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What happened

In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were introduced to Maria Island as an insurance population against facial tumour disease.

The devils thrived, reaching up to 90, but experts say their presence came at a heavy cost to local wildlife.

Key facts

  • In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were introduced to Maria Island as an insurance population against facial tumour disease.
  • The devils thrived, reaching up to 90, but experts say their presence came at a heavy cost to local wildlife.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 UTC.

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