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Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
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Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
Tasmanian wolf or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct (Zebra or dog-faced dasyrus, Didelphis cynocephala). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving by James Basire, taken from Edward Griffiths' "The Animal Kingdom" by the renowned French naturalist Georges Cuvier, showcases two extinct species: the Tasmanian wolf, or thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus), and the zebra-like dasyrus, or dog-faced dasyurus (Didelphis cynocephala). The Tasmanian wolf, native to the Australian island of Tasmania, was once the largest carnivorous marsupial, resembling a tiger with its distinctive stripes and a dog-like head. Sadly, this magnificent creature became extinct around the beginning of the 20th century due to habitat loss and human persecution. The dog-faced dasyurus, on the other hand, was a small, zebra-like marsupial found in Central and South America. Its striking black and white stripes served as excellent camouflage in its forested habitat. Unfortunately, this species also succumbed to extinction around the same time, likely due to habitat destruction and competition with introduced species. This beautiful engraving, produced by James Basire in 1825, is a testament to the natural history and zoological knowledge of its time. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's diverse wildlife and ecosystems, lest we lose more treasured species to extinction.
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