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20158 minPGdoc-short

Extinction Events

Tasmanian Tiger

20158 minPGdoc-short

The thylacine, also known as Tasmanian tiger, was last seen in 1930 and is now extinct.

Extinction Events

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Channel: Planet Doc Full Documentaries

Tasmanian Tiger

2015• 8 minPG

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The thylacine, also known as Tasmanian tiger, was last seen in 1930 and is now extinct.

Synopsis

The thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger or marsupial wolf, is a solitary hunter that preys on kangaroos, pursuing them to exhaustion. This documentary highlights the tragic fate of the thylacine, which was last hunted and killed in 1930. It also discusses the survival of Tasmanian devils, which have retreated to the forests of Tasmania after disappearing from continental Australia. Full Documentaries are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, providing insights into the unique wildlife of Tasmania and the impact of human activity on these species.

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