Tasmanian Devil
Joyce L. Markovics
- Reading
- Use the photographs as a starting point: invite your reader to describe details they notice, then compare those details with the book’s account of the animal. The overview does not establish how closely the images relate to particular observations.
- Themes
- Reputation and observation: People are described as having viewed Tasmanian devils as cruel and savage; biologist Nick Mooney observes them to investigate their nature. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The book mentions the belief that devils might attack animals or humans. It is presented as a reputation the book questions, but how vividly this idea is discussed is unclear.