QUICK FACT: Its fate is tightly linked to the survival of Tasmanian devils.

THREATS: Decline of Tasmanian devils from devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) caused by an infectious cancer.

IMPORTANCE: Likely bioaccumulates heavy metals in its host to keep Tasmanian devils safe from heavy metal toxicity.

QUICK FACT: Its fate is tightly linked to the survival of Tasmanian devils.

THREATS: Decline of Tasmanian devils from devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) caused by an infectious cancer.

IMPORTANCE: Likely bioaccumulates heavy metals in its host to keep Tasmanian devils safe from heavy metal toxicity.