Meet Ebony. She is a female Tasmanian Devil toy.

More than 5000 years ago, Tasmanian Devils were common on mainland Australia. Today, they are only found in Tasmania.
They are however, found in virtually every type of habitat occurring in Tasmania, including suburban fringes.

As Tasmanian Devils are shy, nocturnal creatures they are rarely seen in the wild.
Did you know that when Devils get exited their ears go red!

Tasmanian Devils are the largest living carnivorous marsupial in Australia. They have sharp powerful claws and a backward facing pouch. Each devil has distinctive white markings on their chest, which can be used like a fingerprint to identify individuals.

The Tasmanian devil was given its name because of the unearthly screams and growls it emits when fighting with another Tasmanian devil over food or territory.

I first heard these when staying in an old farmhouse in Tasmania, where Devils fought under the floorboards in our bedroom!

Many Tasmanian devils are dying from a disease called Devil Facial Tumour Disease . Scientists are working hard to find a cure to save them from extinction.

This soft toy version Tassie Devil is as cute and lovable as any teddy bear.
Suitable for babies and children of all ages!

It is knit flat mostly, some sections are knit in the round

Size: 50 cm or 19 1/2 inches long( including tail)
23 cm or 9 inches tall
Materials:
8 ply (DK or Light Worsted) wool yarn: 150 g black
25 g brown
remnants in white, tan, pink remnant of black rayon or silk yarn for eyes and nose
nylon thread for whiskers
toy filler

circular and double pointed knitting needles in size 3 mm or US 2.5