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The Tasmanian Devil

Aug 26
1 min read

What would you do if you heard a blood-curdling scream coming from the forest?


For Wally the wombat and Padma the pademelon, there’s only one reasonable answer: go find out what made it.


As night falls over the forests of Tasmania, the two friends hear something strange among the eucalyptus trees. First comes a scream. Then a growl. Then the unmistakable CRUNCH of something eating a bone.


Whatever is hiding behind those ferns must be enormous. Ferocious. Possibly bigger than a house.


Or... maybe Wally and Padma are getting a little carried away.


Their search leads them to a creature they weren’t expecting, and a chance to see those frightening sounds from a completely different point of view.


In this episode, we’ll get to know the Tasmanian devil and learn: 


  • What it means to be a marsupial 

  • How Tasmanian devils use powerful jaws to help them crunch through bones and other tough food

  • Why these nocturnal animals scream, growl, show their teeth, and open their mouths incredibly wide


Wild and Kind Kids is a screen-free animal podcast for curious kids ages 3–8 and their grown-ups. Each episode combines movement, animal facts, an original story grounded in real science, and a Wild and Kind Mission that helps children see how they can care for wildlife, too.


Perfect for car rides, quiet time, homeschool science, or a family story together.




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