IS THE TRUTH STILL OUT THERE?
A detailed analysis of more than 1200 sightings suggests the Tasmanian tiger survived until the 1980s, and that there’s a slim chance a few are still around.
STORY BY JOHN PICKRELL
Sense Of Place
IN THE AUTUMN of 1982,Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) ranger Hans Naarding was birdwatching nearTogari in the state’s far north-west. After a tiring day in the field, he parked his Land-Cruiser near a crossroads to sleep.At about 2am, with...
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