Taz Speeds Up Evolution

The Tasmanian Devil is probably best known as the inspiration for the Looney Tunes cartoon character ”Taz”. The cartoon does resemble a stylized Devil (prominent canines, large head, short legs) and the behavioral similarities between the two consist of a noisy comportment, voracious appetite, and shy demeanor.
The real Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a meat-eating [...]