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Sexual aggression key to spread of deadly tumours in Tasmanian devils

  • Written by David Hamilton, PhD Candidate in Zoology, University of Tasmania
Both male and female Tasmanian devils can become very violent during sexual interactions. Shutterstock/PARFENOV

Tasmanian devils have a reputation as a fearsome animal – most of the time this is undeserved. When it comes to the mating season, however, it’s a fair judgement. Between February and April, mating can be incredibly...

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