Thylacine

Overview

The Thylacine, commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger, was a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, mainland Australia, and New Guinea. Known for its distinctive stripes, it became extinct in the 20th century.

Taxonomy and Evolution

It was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of the modern era, part of the family Thylacinidae.

Physical Description

Resembling a large, short-haired dog with a stiff tail and stripes, the Thylacine was unique among marsupials.

Extinction

The last known Thylacine died in 1936, with factors like hunting, disease, and habitat loss contributing to its extinction

Thylacine

Gallery

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