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The Tasmanian wolf, more correctly known as the Thylacine, or Tasmanian Tiger, is beyond endangered - it is now extinct.

Its extinction occurred because the government put a bounty on the capture and killing of these creatures, believing them to be a threat to livestock.

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Which Tasmanian devil species are endangered?

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When did the Tasmanian wolf become endangered?

It didn't. The Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian wolf or Tasmanian tiger (and not to be confused with the Tasmanian devil), this marsupial has been deemed extinct since 1936. This occurred before protection measures were put in place, and before official conservation status levels were applied. It was never placed on the list of endangered species.


Is a Tasmanian wolf endangered?

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When were the Tasmanian Devils added to the endangered species list?

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What are all the wolf species?

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On 21 May 2008, the Tasmanian devil was reported as having been placed on the endangered species list by the Tasmanian Government.


What is the main reason why gray wolf is an endangered species?

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