Scavengers from wolverines to hyenas are famous for eating whatever is available.
But research published in Ecology and Evolution January 11 reveals an animal that breaks this mold: the Tasmanian devil.
“It’s a scavenger’s job to just be a generalist and take whatever it can find,” University of New South Wales (UNSW) professor and study co-author Tracey Rogers said in a press release. “But we’ve found that most Tasmanian devils are actually picky and selective eaters – they’ve broken the laws of scavenging.”
Tasmanian Devils Are Surprisingly Picky Eaters - EcoWatch
But research published in Ecology and Evolution January 11 reveals an animal that breaks this mold: the Tasmanian devil.
“It’s a scavenger’s job to just be a generalist and take whatever it can find,” University of New South Wales (UNSW) professor and study co-author Tracey Rogers said in a press release. “But we’ve found that most Tasmanian devils are actually picky and selective eaters – they’ve broken the laws of scavenging.”
Tasmanian Devils Are Surprisingly Picky Eaters - EcoWatch