The Search for Tasmanian Tigers Continues

The video discusses the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, focusing on recent alleged sightings and the likelihood of misidentifications. It delves into the biology and unique evolutionary traits of thylacines, comparing them to other marsupials and carnivores. The video also covers the history of thylacine extinction, highlighting human impact and other contributing factors. Despite being declared extinct, the video explores the psychological reasons behind continued sightings and the hope that thylacines might still exist.

What animal is often mistaken for a thylacine in recent sightings?

• Koala

• Dingo

• Pademelon

• Kangaroo

Which feature of thylacines is a result of convergent evolution?

• Retractable claws

• Wolf-like faces

• Striped fur

• Backward-facing pouches

What was a significant factor in the decline of thylacines in Tasmania?

• Natural predators

• Introduction of kangaroos

• Climate change

• Human hunting

When were thylacines officially declared extinct?

• 1936

• 1940

• 1950

• 1986

What psychological phenomenon might explain the continued sightings of thylacines?

• Confirmation bias

• Cognitive dissonance

• Placebo effect

• Groupthink