Tasmanian Tiger Report

Essay by boogerboy999Junior High, 8th gradeA+, September 2006

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The Thylacine, also referred to as the "Tasmanian Tiger" or "Tasmanian Wolf", is one of the most fabled and majestic creature in the world. Yet despite its renowned fame, little is known about this animal which once roamed in large numbers around Australia. This report will hopefully give you a small insight on one of the most infamous creatures of all time, the Thylacine.

Description

The Thylacine, also known as the "Tasmanian Tiger" or the "Tasmanian Wolf" bares no genetic resemblance to the wolf or tiger species. This famed marsupial was mostly named the "Tasmanian Tiger" as its stripes bore the same resemblance to a tiger. The name, "Tasmanian Wolf" would also be appropriate, as its jaws resembled the jaw of a wolf.

The Tasmanian Tiger was an animal that resembled a dog, crossed with some features of a fox, dog, and tiger. Fully grown, the average length from the tip of the nose to the tail, would measure out to around 100cm to 150cm.

However, some grew to the length of nearly 180cm. The Thylacine stood about 50cm to 60cm from the tip of the shoulder, and it weighed approximately 30kg. This animal was also the largest marsupial in Australia.

The Thylacine had a large heavy tail (up to 120cm), which was used as a balance when hunting. The Tasmanian Tiger also had a large head, with a long snout, which was probably used to smell prey.

The Tasmanian Tiger had short, soft fur which had a sandish brown colour. This animal's most remarkable and distinct feature was its stripes on it back. Each tiger had a unique pattern of around 13-20 stripes on its back. These stripes extended from the base of the tail to the area just before the shoulders. At...