The Devil in the Details: Tasmania's Faustian Bargain Tasmania's decision to relocate Tasmanian devils to Maria Island has sparked controversy over the consequences of reintroducing native species into island ecosystems.
On the surface, the story appears to be one of conservation success, with 28 devils thriving on the island and numbers reaching up to 90.
However, beneath this façade lies a more complex narrative that raises questions about the ethics of ecological engineering.