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Heath Holden
My image illustrates a scientist’s caring hands checking the health of Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) pouch young. Devils can raise up to four pouch young at a time.
Photographed while volunteering on the West Coast during a six-year project documenting the life of Tasmanian devils. The researchers trap devils in numerous locations in Tasmania to survey the population and monitor the spread of the fatal Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Devils are given a complete health check which includes hair, faeces, blood samples and a biopsy is taken if any suspicious growths are observed.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites all Tasmanians to showcase the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — which is teeming with science and scientists. Finalist images are displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street Festival each August, with great prizes on offer for Judges’ and People’s Choice winners.
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers and long-time sponsor of this competition. Many thanks also go to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, which donates a generous prize for the People’s Choice winner.
