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normally described as 'pungent'

The last Tasmanian Tiger (more properly known as the Thylacine) died in 1936. No descriptions exist regarding what they smelled like.

Tasmanian tigers are often confused with Tasmanian devils, which are known to emit a foul odour in defence.

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