Eight-six years ago today, the last known thylacine died in a zoo in Hobart, Tasmania. To commemorate the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, as it's commonly known, September 7 is now National Threatened Species Day in Australia, a day to celebrate Australia's remarkable wildlife and consider how best to conserve it.
Eight-six years ago today, the last known thylacine died in a zoo in Hobart, Tasmania. To commemorate the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, as it's commonly known, September 7 is now National Threatened Species Day in Australia, a day to celebrate Australia's remarkable wildlife and consider how best to conserve it.
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