Thylacine

Name: Thylacine
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SKU: 9781486315536
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The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger

Summary

In the intriguing book Thylacine, the narrative explores the ongoing mystery and fascination surrounding the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, believed extinct. The author delves into scientific investigations, sightings, and the cultural significance of this enigmatic creature, blending historical facts with present-day conservation efforts.
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Thylacine

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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in extinct species and wildlife conservation. It delves into the fascinating history and mystery surrounding the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, blending science with a touch of detective work. If you're captivated by stories of enigmatic creatures and the quest to understand them, this book will likely be a satisfying read.

Profiles the iconic thylacine, its ecology, evolution, encounters with humans, and extinction.

Description

Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine was the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial, and its disappearance has left many questions and contradictions.

Alternately portrayed as a scourge and as a high-value commodity, the thylacine’s ecology and behaviour were known only anecdotally. In recent years, its taxonomic position, ecology, behaviour, and body size have all been re-examined scientifically, while advances in genetics have presented the potential for de-extinction.

With 78 contributors, Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger presents an evidence-based profile of the thylacine, examining its ecology, evolution, encounters with humans, persecution, assumed extinction, and its appearance in fiction. The final chapters explore the future for this iconic species – a symbol of extinction but also hope.

Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2023 Whitley Awards: Historical Zoology

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Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger is praised for providing a comprehensive overview of the thylacine, particularly in its exploration of de-extinction efforts and the internet's role in maintaining the extinct species' cultural presence. The book, which features contributions from 78 experts, is noted as a significant compilation of evidence on this marsupial, marking the first major summary in two decades. Overall, it is recognised for thoroughly gathering available information about the thylacine.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486315536

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Contributors:

Edited by Branden Holmes
Edited by Gareth Linnard

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 785g

Pages: 240

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

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.