Breakthrough In Tasmanian Devil Disease
Scientists in northern Tasmania have revealed that they might have made a breakthrough in the mystifying tumor disease affecting Tasmanian devils. // These tumors spread by biting and feeding and could also be transferred when the animals are mating, the researchers said. ..Devil researcher Anne-Maree Pearse from the state's Primary Industries Department said that unlike most cancers these tumor...Tasmanian Ecology Affected By Devil Facial Tumor Disease
The Tasmanian devil facial tumor disease has affected the ecological balance existing between native and feral species in Tasmania//. ..Due to this disease the number of devils has sharply reduced. David Pemberton a researcher said that there is a 40% drop in the devil population in the Mt William National Park. The ecology of the area has changed and one can see carcasses lying around the area...Tasmanian Car Smoking Ban Sets Good Example For Other Governments
AMA President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, today welcomed the decision by the Tasmanian Government to ban smoking in cars carrying anyone under 18 years of age and to not allow the// sale of fruit-flavoured cigarettes in the State. ....Dr Haikerwal said both decisions set a good example to the other States and Territories. ....“The car smoking ban is sensible and responsible,” Dr Haikerwal said. .......