Humans were shooting and killing them. They looked like greyhounds with stripes. Does anyone have any more information on them?
2006-08-22 14:08:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
The last known thylacine died in Hobart Zoo on 7th September, 1936.
Sightings and Searches
Since 1936, no conclusive evidence of a thylacine has been found. However, the incidence of reported thylacine sightings has continued. Most sightings occur at night, in the north of the State, in or near areas where suitable habitat is still available. Although the species is now considered to be 'probably extinct', these sightings provide some hope that the thylacine may still exist.
There have been hundreds of sightings since 1936, many of which may have been clear cases of misidentification. However, in a detailed study of sightings between 1934 and 1980, Steven Smith concluded that of a total of 320 sightings, just under half could be considered good sightings. Nonetheless, all sightings have remained inconclusive.
Interestingly, just as many sightings of equally good quality are reported from mainland Australia - perhaps a comment on the poor evidence that sightings alone represent.
2006-08-22 14:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the last one was shot in Tasmania, Australia in about 1932. There have been some unconfirmed sightings. The Tiger was a marsupial dog like creature who bore a resembalance to the shape of a dog but in no other way. They were wild and untamable and were thought to be a danger to sheep althougth this is being questioned now. They had striped on thier side. There should be some pictures on the web to look at.
2006-08-22 21:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have been extinct since about 1935. They were a light yellowish brown colour with several black stripes. People keep reportings of them but are never verified. They were a wild dingo-like animal and very fierce.
2006-08-22 21:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading about this animal in elementary school 15 years ago!!! I didn't know that they had already gone extinct...that is so sad!
2006-08-22 21:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah ive seen a programme on nat geo about them go to the site ull find summit there
2006-08-22 21:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by bootlepete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have on TV once, and here is some more info for your daughter.http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/WebPages/BHAN-53777B?open
2006-08-22 21:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i've heard of them..here are some links for you and your daughter :)
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/wildlife/mammals/thylacin.html
http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/WebPages/BHAN-53777B?open
http://www.unmuseum.org/ttiger.htm
http://www.tasmanian-tiger.com/
Good luck :)
2006-08-22 21:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of them but i am sorry i don't have any info on them. sorry
2006-08-22 21:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by Christy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋