The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial, now found in the wild only in Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936.br/br/It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. It hunts small prey and scavenges carrion and has incredibly powerful jaws.