Tasmanian Tiger (extinct)

Tasmanian Tiger

The Thylacine was the largest known carnivorous marsupial. Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger or the Tasmanian wolf, was native to Australia and Tasmania. It is thought to have become extinct in the 20th century largely due to over hunting by the European settlers in the area. Other factors which contributed to its extinction includes diseases, introduction of dogs and habitat destruction. It was the last member of its genus, Thylacinus.