Thylacine
the history, ecology and loss of the tasmanian tiger
$55.99
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2023
Summary
Thylacine: Unraveling the Mystery of the Tasmanian Tiger
Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine reigned as the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial. Its vanishing act continues to spark debate and unanswered questions.
Once seen as both a pest and a valuable resource, the thylacine’s true nature remained shrouded in folklore. Now, scientific advancements are shedding light on its taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and size. Breakthroughs in genetics even hint at the possibilit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486315536 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1486315534 |
| Author: | Branden Holmes, Gareth Linnard |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 785g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 170mm x 14mm |
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Critics Review
“A newly published book has provided fresh perspectives on the thylacine, delving into everything from de-extinction efforts to the role of the internet in boosting the cultural profile of the extinct species. Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger, published by CSIRO, features the work of 78 contributors and is purported to be the first major summary of the available evidence relating to the carnivorous marsupial in 20 years.” – Rob Inglis * Herald Sun *“This is a most creditable attempt to gather all possible information about the thylacine.” – Malcom Ward * Papers and Proceedings of the THRA 70(1) *
About The Author
Branden Holmes
Branden Holmes is a thylacine researcher who studies the earliest period of European–thylacine interactions and the resulting misperceptions. He jointly re-discovered the last known moving images of the species.
Gareth Linnard is a researcher who primarily specialises in the historical trade in thylacines during the 1920s and 1930s. Based in South Wales, UK, he co-authored a revision of the identity of the last captive thylacine.
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