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  2. Extinct species of Thylacinus cynocephalus

Extinct species of Thylacinus cynocephalus

  • Extinct species of the Tasmanian Tiger

Nature

The Thylacine, also called the dog-headed pouched-dog (Thylacinus cynocephalus) is a large carnivorous marsupial now believed to be extinct. It was the only member of the family Thylacinidae to survive into modern times. It is also known as the Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
  • Birds, mammals » Carnivores
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Sep 23, 2020