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Thylacinus cynocephalus, thylacine
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Thylacinus cynocephalus, thylacine
The last known thylacine, or Tasmanian Wolf, to survive in captivity. It died on 7 September 1936 in the Beaumaris Zoo, Hobart, Tasmania
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In this poignant photograph, the last known Thylacinus cynocephalus, or Tasmanian Wolf, resides in the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart, Tasmania. The Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger or the Tasmanian Devil's dog, is an extinct carnivorous marsupial that was native to Australia and New Guinea. This image captures the solitary and melancholic existence of the last captive Thylacine, a relic of a once thriving species. The Thylacine was a member of the Dasyuridae family, which includes other marsupial carnivores such as the Tasmanian Devil and the Quokka. It was characterized by its distinctive stripes, large head, and powerful jaws. The Thylacine was an apex predator, capable of hunting large prey such as kangaroos and wallabies. However, due to human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction, the Thylacine population declined rapidly, and the species was declared extinct in the wild in the mid-1980s. The Thylacine in this photograph was born in captivity in 1933 and lived in various zoos in Australia and Tasmania before being transferred to Beaumaris Zoo in 1936. It died on September 7, 1936, marking the end of an era for this remarkable and enigmatic creature. Today, the Thylacine remains a symbol of the biodiversity loss that has occurred in Australia and serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species. This photograph is an essential historical document, capturing the last days of a species that once roamed the wild lands of Australia and New Guinea. It is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations. The Thylacine may be gone, but its legacy lives on in the memories of those who knew it and in the efforts of conservationists to protect other endangered species.
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