Tasmanian devil
Conservation
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Tasmanian devils are nocturnal marsupials that have been moved up the endangered species list over the last 20 years. Perhaps surprisingly, the cause of endangerment for these animals is linked to their low genetic diversity. Conservation geneticist James Brereton explains why