The Search for Tasmanian Tigers Continues

The Search for Tasmanian Tigers Continues

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the last known thylacine's death in 1936?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What psychological phenomenon might explain the continued hope of finding living thylacines?

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