Tigers & Devils & Scenery, Oh My!

[Elfy]

As this was our last day in Tasmania we had to make it count.





Apart from my possible roadside glimpse we hadn't seen any devils, yet, so our first stop was Devils at Cradle. It's a Tasmanian devil sanctuary! We got to see live devils! They're kind of like puppies, very cute. So why are they called devils? Apparently its because when the first Europeans to settle in Tasmania heard them fighting and calling at night they thought they sounded like devils. They are pretty noisy.






The sign says they bite, so what does Becky do? Sticks her hands over the side for a better look! Honestly!



These are quolls. They have them at the sanctuary, too. There are 2 types of quoll, the tiger or spotted quoll, which also occurs on the mainland, but is more numerous in Tasmania. The other, larger one is the eastern quoll, which is extinct on the mainland, but still occurs in Tasmania. Like the devils, the quolls are marsupials, but look more catlike. They're not exclusively arboreal, but are very comfortable in the trees. They also like to perch above prey and then drop onto it. They're the original drop bear.





We dropped into the Ashgrove Cheese Farm and had our picture take on one of their painted cows and then onto Devonport for the ferry back home.



Goodbye Tasmania! We've had a wonderful time on your magical island.



"So, Amelia, what was your favourite bit of the trip?"

"I dunno Becky, you?"

"Can I say all of it?"

"Yeah, me too! Goodnight Becky."

"G'night Amelia see you back at home."