What is a tasmanian dog?

Thylacinus cynocephalus, commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times. It was native to the Australian island state of Tasmania and also found in mainland Australia until about 3,000 years ago. The thylacine was a medium-sized, dog-like marsupial with a distinctive banded pattern on its back, and is thought to have been a nocturnal hunter. It was the apex predator of Tasmania, and likely preyed on kangaroos, wallabies, and other small mammals.

The thylacine was declared extinct in 1936, after the last known individual died in captivity at Hobart Zoo. However, there have been numerous reported sightings of the thylacine since then, and some believe that a small population may still exist in remote areas of Tasmania.

While there is no definitive evidence to support the existence of a surviving thylacine population, the reports are tantalizing and keep hope alive that this iconic marsupial may still be out there.