Could a Wolverine kill a Tasmanian Devil?
Joseph Russell
Updated on April 07, 2026
Simply so, is a wolverine the same as a Tasmanian Devil?
No. The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. The wolverine is a carnivore in the family Mustelidae (weasel family).
Additionally, can a Tasmanian devil kill a human? No, devils are not dangerous. They do not attack people, although they will defend themselves if they're attacked or trapped. Devils may look fierce but they will much rather escape than fight. However, devils have powerful jaws and when they do bite, they can cause serious injury.
Also know, can a Badger kill a wolverine?
As for the honey badger, its teeth, although smaller than the wolverine's would very likely be able to penetrate the wolverine's hide. However, it would not be able to kill the wolverine by biting it to death.
What is the bite force of a Tasmanian Devil?
As the National Wildlife story points out, the most powerful bite among living animals belongs to the Tasmanian devil (for more information on this possibly vanishing marsupial, see “Tasmania's Devil of a Problem,” June/July 2008), a 20-pound predator and scavenger armed with jaws that can exert a force of 94 pounds—