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Tasmania moved devils to Maria Island; 3,000-pair penguin colony disappeared
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. A survey later found Maria Isl…
Reported by Times of India
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Times of IndiaTasmania moved devils to Maria Island; 3,000-pair penguin colony disappearedTimes of IndiaTasmania moved devils to Maria Island; 3,000-pair penguin colony disappeared7 recorded states
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