Extinction may not be forever anymore as scientists have announced a serious effort to reverse the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger. The tiger, or Thylacine, probably went extinct in 1936. In that year the last captive tiger died. He was named Benjamin and died in the Hobart Zoo. There is some doubt about whether BenjaminContinue reading “Scientists Seek To Reverse Extinction Of Tasmanian Tiger; But Hurdles Remain As New Animal Will Be A Hybrid Facing New Challenges”
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Tasmanian Tigers: Are They Extinct, And Can Extinction Be Reversed?
e They were certainly unusual, if they are actually extinct. Thylacines, known as Tasmanian Tigers were/are/may be again dog sized predatory marsupials that once roamed most of Australia. There presumed extinction is not fully accepted and may even be reversible. Unfortunately, the striped marsupials ran up against human animosity. Once common, sightings became rarer andContinue reading “Tasmanian Tigers: Are They Extinct, And Can Extinction Be Reversed?”
New Study Sheds Light On Dingo DNA; They Are Related To Domestic Dogs, But Were They Ever Domesticated?
Australia is isolated and home to dozens of unusual creatures including koala bears, numerous marsupials, lots of poisonous snakes and the dingo a somewhat mysterious canine. Dingoes are the subject of a recent study that sheds light on the origin of these dogs but doesn’t quite settle the question of whether they were ever domesticated.Continue reading “New Study Sheds Light On Dingo DNA; They Are Related To Domestic Dogs, But Were They Ever Domesticated?”
Australia, Plagued by Feral Cats and Other Invasive Species, May Battle Back With Genetic Weapons
The domestic house cat (felis catus) has gone almost full circle in its development, from wild cat (felis sylvestris) to that that cuddly lap mop and back to a feral wild thing wreaking havoc all over the world. Australia is particularly hard hit as an estimated six million feral cats roam the island continent killingContinue reading “Australia, Plagued by Feral Cats and Other Invasive Species, May Battle Back With Genetic Weapons”