If you missed our Devil Diary live chat with host and wildlife expert Peter Gros, we've got the transcript with your Tasmanian devil questions answered, right here.

brinacat: Is the devil related to the Tasmanian tiger, which now is considered extinct? If so, what efforts are being made to prevent it too from becoming extinct?
Peter Gros: Yes, the Tasmanian tiger was a marsupial and therefore related to the Tasmanian devil. Like the devil, females gave birth to tiny, poorly developed young. Like the offspring of most living marsupials, young Tasmanian tigers were carried in a pouch on the mother's belly until they developed more completely. Tasmanian tigers were fairly common until the early 1900s.

For over a century, Tasmanian devils were trapped and poisoned and became very rare. They seemed, like the Tasmanian tiger, to be headed for extinction. Despite this, the Tasmanian devil was not protected by law until June of 1941. Fittingly, the Tasmanian devil was chosen as a symbol of the Tasmanian National Parks and Wildlife Service. With the dedicated efforts of the park system and researchers like Androo Kelly, I think the Tasmanian devil stands a good chance of survival.

»» Continued on Page 2 «« jaguarwolf: Will they show the fight of the tazzes? Why didnt they?
Peter Gros: Often times the fights are very noisy and short-lived, and then the animals scurry off into the bush. As they're establishing their pecking order, it's best to not chase them with a camera when they're establishing their natural order of hierarchy.

joshkimbell222: Are Tazmanian devils dangerous and should we save them?
Peter Gros: The Tasmanian devil has been described as a fierce and bloodthirsty creature that stalks the night looking for food, fighting and crying with blood-chilling screams. This reputation was made famous through Warner Bros. cartoons. As it turns out, they are not so mysterious and fearsome. It is a secretive and shy animal that can be deadly during group feedings and territorial arguments. An awful lot of the noise, teeth bearing, jaw opening and snapping is bluff and threat. In the wild, they tend to want to stay away from people and fear them. They play a very important role in nature as scavengers, cleaning up dead and decaying animal carcasses, which helps prevent disease that could affect other animals and humans.

wbrock001: Have the experts figured out what's causing this cancer that's wiping out 1 in 3 devils? Is it a natural or manmade cause?
Peter Gros: I'm not sure they know the answer to that question yet, but I do know it has in no way affected the Trowunna preserve. All of Androo Kelly's animals are cancer-free.

»» Continued on Page 3 «« Natalie B.: The show mentioned at the end that the Tasi devil's are threatened in the wild with 1 in 3 dying from cancer. What type of cancer? Is it naturally occuring in the species? What's being done to help the wild populations?
Peter Gros: At this point scientists have nothing conclusive, but progress is being made. Captive breeding and public education, at this point, seem to be the best way to ensure the survival of these unique animals.

nolancarlos: Why do Tasmanian devils use their claws to clean their teeth?
Peter Gros: Tasmanian devils, like hyenas, have highly carnivorous dentition and adaptions for bone consumption, including robust molars for cracking bones and massive, jaw-closing muscles for a crushing bite. They consume all parts of the carcass, including thick skin and large bones. Without these highly adapted teeth kept in good shape, they wouldn't be able to consume these tough carcasses and bones necessary for their survival.

wbrock001: What is the Web site for the devil park featured tonight?
Peter Gros: It is http://www.trowunna.com.au/

Peter Gros: Thank you for your excellent questions, which will help demystify tales of wild animals, which is such an important part of their survival. The more we learn about animals, the more we understand them. And the more we understand them, we realize what a valuable part of our world they are, and how they affect the quality of our lives.