The Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine)

The Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine), a striped marsupial predator once native to Australia and Tasmania, remains one of history’s most haunting extinction mysteries. Officially declared extinct in 1936 due to hunting and habitat loss, unverified sightings persist to this day, fueling hopes of its survival. With its wolf-like appearance and unique pouch, this enigmatic creature symbolizes the fragility of biodiversity. Scientists explore cloning possibilities using preserved DNA, while cryptozoologists scour remote forests for evidence. The Thylacine’s disappearance—and its ghostly legacy—challenges humanity’s role in extinction and the tantalizing question: Could it still be out there?