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- HISTORY -
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The fourth section of the museum explores various aspects of the thylacine's history following the settlement of Australia by European colonists.

"Persecution" discusses the war of extermination that man once waged against the thylacine; the generally negative public attitude which gave rise to bounty schemes leading to the demise of so many of these animals during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

"The Tasmanian Bushmen" is a historical presentation about the lives of the old Tasmanian bushmen, focusing on their experiences with the thylacine.

"Expeditions and Searches" details the search efforts for the thylacine that have been carried out since 1936, following the death of the last known captive individual at the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart.

In "Extinction vs. Survival", the various human-induced impacts that led to the massive decline in thylacine numbers, as well as the possibility of the present-day survival of the thylacine, is discussed in-depth.

"Alleged Mainland Thylacine Sightings" explores some of the various accounts of alleged thylacine sightings which suggest the possibility that the species may still exist on the Australian mainland.

"Magnificent Survivor" is a presentation detailing the field research and events that led to the writing of the online publication "Magnificent Survivor - Continued Existence of the Tasmanian Tiger".

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go to: Persecution go to: The Tasmanian Bushmen go to: Expeditions and Searches
Persecution The Tasmanian Bushmen Expeditions and Searches
go to: Extinction vs. Survival go to: Alleged Mainland Thylacine Sightings go to: Magnificent Survivor
Extinction vs. Survival Alleged Mainland Thylacine Sightings Magnificent Survivor
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