Thylacine
Field Report
The Thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, was a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and Tasmania, officially declared extinct in the 20th century. Notable for its striped back and dog-like appearance, it was once widespread but driven to extinction largely due to hunting and habitat loss. Despite its official status, numerous reported sightings continue to surface, fueling speculation that small populations may persist in remote wilderness areas. The Thylacine is a poignant reminder of the fragility of species and the enduring hope that nature sometimes hides survivors from human knowledge.
Classification
Type:Fossil/Extinct Cryptid
Location:Australia, Tasmania, Tarkine
Traits:Dog-like, striped back, stiff tail, pointed ears, hollow bark
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 3.1
First Reported: 1808
Sightings: 0 (extinct)
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Behavioral Patterns
It pads carefully across open scrub, mouth parting in quiet huffs. When chased, it turns with a soft growl before trotting off briskly.
Folklore & Origins
Tasmanian folklore sometimes portrayed it as a ghost hound punishing settlers for clearing sacred land.
Media Documentation
Widely reported in Australian newspapers even post-extinction with alleged sightings. Pops up in conservation debates and de-extinction proposals. Treated seriously as historical fauna, but living reports remain unverified.
Hoax Analysis
Thylacine was a real species, but modern sightings are generally dismissed as hoaxes or misidentifications of other animals, as the species is officially extinct.