Milk from Tasmanian devils contain peptides that appear to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA.

The antimicrobial compounds are called cathelicidins and have been shown to kill MRSA, Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, as well as fungi, called Candida.

Scientists believe devils evolved these peptides to help their young grow stronger and allow them to thrive in a relatively dirty environment.