Tracking down the London thylacines
WildlifeA team of researchers set off on a journey to track the remains of Australia’s extinct Tasmanian tiger scattered across the UK.
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Scientists reveal new insights into the thylacines early development
NewsBetter understanding the early development stages of the thylacine will bring us a step close to de-extinction, scientists say.
Tassie devils and thylacines went extinct from the mainland at the same time
NewsScientists are still unsure, however, about what exactly caused the extinction of these two iconic Australian animals from the mainland.
Fake or real? This photo of the thylacine has caused a lot of controversy
WildlifeSince it was first captured back in the 1920s, this image of the thylacine gripping a chicken in its mouth has been embroiled in debates over its authenticity and its impact on the now extinct Aussie animal.
Tasmanian tiger genome sequenced for the first time
NewsThe successful sequencing of the Tasmanian tiger genome is the first step to bringing the animal back from extinction, according to researchers.
Climate change a major contributor to extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, scientists say
NewsBy studying the skin and bones of 51 Thylacines from across southern Australia, scientists have pointed to a particular climate event that may have caused their mainland extinction.
VIDEO: the alleged footage of a thylacine
NewsThe footage was released just before Threatened Species Day, which marks the death of the last thylacine 81 years ago.
An endless quest: the search for the Tasmanian tiger
WildlifeThe Tasmanian tiger is officially extinct. Yet as biologists investigate plausible sightings, it’s clear the search never stopped.
Fossilised Tasmanian tiger footprints discovered on Kangaroo Island
NewsResearchers say that Kangaroo Island was a hotspot for ancient megafauna.
See the alleged footage of the Tasmanian Tiger
NewsSchool teacher, Paul Day sighted the animal earlier this week.