Thylacine - The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger

Holmes, Branden, Linnard, Gareth
Thylacine - The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger

Thylacine - The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger

Holmes, Branden, Linnard, Gareth

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Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger is a comprehensive exploration of this unique animal. 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 both a scourge and 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, this exciting work presents an accurate, 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.

Author:   Holmes, Branden, Linnard, Gareth
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
ISBN:  

9781486315536


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 March 2023
Bind Format:   Paperback
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Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger is a comprehensive exploration of this unique animal. 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 both a scourge and 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, this exciting work presents an accurate, 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.

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Author:   Holmes, Branden, Linnard, Gareth
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
ISBN:  

9781486315536


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 March 2023
Bind Format:   Paperback
Availability:  
This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.
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