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New research dispels myths about the last captive thylacine
Nov 13, 2023New claims had come to light in recent years implying that there were two thylacines at the zoo and that the last one had died of neglect.
Scientists recover RNA from an extinct species for the first time
Sep 20, 2023In a world first, scientists have succeeded in recovering RNA molecules from a preserved Tasmanian tiger specimen.
Extinction of the Tasmanian tiger has been moved up to the late 1990s
Mar 23, 2023Researchers now believe that the extinction of the thylacine occurred much more recently than the 1930s.
Remains of last known living thylacine found in a cupboard 85 years on
Dec 5, 2022The last known living thylacine - an animal named Benjamin - died at Hobart Zoo all the way back in 1936.
Possible live thylacine filmed in South Australia
Aug 24, 2022A woman who had been out on a hike encountered an unidentified creature that may have been a Tasmanian tiger.
Major new project aims to resurrect the Tasmanian tiger
Aug 16, 2022The new multi-million dollar endeavor will attempt to bring the extinct species back to life via genetic restoration.
Tasmanian tiger footage remastered in 4k color
VIDEO Sep 7, 2021Footage of the last known thylacine in captivity has been remastered to mark 85 years since its death.
Photographs of alleged live thylacines released
VIDEO Mar 1, 2021Trail camera images of an alleged 'thylacine family' have been revealed, but not everyone is convinced.
'Thylacine family' photographed in Tasmania?
VIDEO Feb 23, 2021A Tasmanian tiger enthusiast has announced that he will be releasing three tantalizing new images on March 1st.
Thylacines survived until the 90s, study claims
Jan 31, 2021A new study has suggested that the Tasmanian tiger may have survived all the way up until relatively recently.
Unseen footage of thylacine cub unearthed
VIDEO Dec 16, 2020Researchers have been scouring Australia's archives for long-lost video clips of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Firm develops Tasmanian tiger DNA detector
Nov 21, 2020A genetic science company in Australia has developed a way to detect the presence of thylacines out in the wild.
Never-before-seen thylacine footage discovered
VIDEO May 19, 2020A newly unearthed promotional video is thought to contain the last known footage of a live Tasmanian tiger.
'Tiger King' star speaks out about thylacines
May 4, 2020Jeff Lowe, who featured prominently in the hit Netflix series, has offered his views on the Tasmanian tiger.
Thylacine documentary wins $50,000 grant
VIDEO Apr 11, 2020A proposed Tasmanian tiger documentary will now go ahead after winning the Pitch Australiana competition.
Previously unseen thylacine footage unearthed
VIDEO Mar 13, 2020Researchers have discovered extremely rare black-and-white footage of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Thylacine traffic warning sign raises eyebrows
Dec 21, 2019Police in Australia are on the look out for whoever put up a sign warning people about the legendary cryptid.
Thylacine hunter to spend two years in the bush
Dec 14, 2019Neil Waters is preparing to spend two years living in the Australian bush in an effort to capture a live thylacine.
Government file details new thylacine sightings
Oct 17, 2019A recently released government document has revealed 8 new sightings of the 'extinct' animal in the last 3 years.
Footage of last known thylacine is colorized
VIDEO Aug 9, 2019A fascinating video has emerged showing colorized footage of the last known Tasmanian tiger.
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