Tasmanian Devils Are Experiencing a Massive Population Crash Due, in Part

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Short Answer

Tasmanian devils are experiencing a massive population crash due, in part, to the emergence of a contagious cancer called devil facial tumor disease. The disease has significantly altered the age structure of populations, with far fewer older individuals in populations affected by the disease. Prior to the disease, devils typically reproduced seasonally starting in their second year. What effect would this change likely have on reproductive schedules in devil populations?

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