Hi kids

Thank you for supporting the Tassie devil this year. I am thrilled to let you know that we have a new “Ambassador”, Tasmanian actress, Bonnie Sveen.  Like you, Bonnie loves Tassie devils and her job will be talking to interested people across Australia about how we can help this amazing animal – Perhaps you can send us some ideas on how you like to help! 

It is important, because your help really does make a difference. This year researchers have discovered that some devils are capable of naturally recovering from DFTD. Now we need to help them with their important work so every devil can be protected. You can read the latest on vaccine research here.

I hope you and your families have a great Christmas, stay safe and watch out for our wildlife if you are on the roads!

Rebecca Cuthill
Manager, Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal 

Actress Bonnie Sveen announced as Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal Ambassador

To have someone high-profile and passionate about wildlife like Bonnie take up the fight on behalf of the Devil will provide a welcome boost to national and international awareness of its plight. Read more

Terry Pinfold, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Image: Heath Holden  

Immune response linked to natural DFTD recover in a small number of wild Tasmanian Devils

Funds raised by the Devil Appeal have supported research that has seen evidence for the first time that some Tasmanian devils are capable of naturally recovering from the deadly Devil Facial Tumour Disease.
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TASTE, Hobart
28 December - 3 January 2017

TASTE – Supporting the Tasmanian Devil! 

If you are fortunate to find yourself in Hobart between Christmas and New Year, you should visit the iconic food and wine festival TASTE of Tasmania. The Devil Appeal are proud to again partner with this event and if you want to party with a conscience buy a ticket to their New Year’s Eve Party! Be an angel and save the devils (tickets here) 

More details about the TASTE

Tasmanian devil with DFTD
Image: DPIPWE

Early detection of DFTD is closer 

Thanks to funding from the Devil Appeal an early diagnosis of DFTD is closer. Research into Tasmanian DFTD has progressed in many directions. Read more

Lush spring and broad diet keeps release devil thriving at Stony head

Tasmanian devils released into the wild in spring are faring well, have put on weight and appear to be loving life in and around the coastal military reserve at Stony Head in the state’s north. Read more  

GPS collars providing new insights into the movements of translocated Tasmanian devils in the wild

Recently released Tasmanian devils fitted with GPS satellite linked collars have allowed the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (STDP) to follow their journey like never before as they settle into their new environment. Read more

Combining traditional trapping with satellite data to track devils at Stony Head

In the midst of the wet and wild weather across Tasmania's north-east coast, a team of trappers working with the STDP is monitoring the welfare of the devils recently released into the wild. Read more