Thylacine Facts and Conservation Issues

The video discusses the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, and the ongoing fascination with its potential existence despite being declared extinct in 1986. It covers the biology and unique evolutionary traits of thylacines, their extinction due to human activities, and the psychological phenomenon of confirmation bias that fuels alleged sightings. The video emphasizes the importance of learning from past extinctions and acknowledges the support of patrons.

What was the claim made by the president of the Thylacine Awareness Group of Australia in February 2021?

• They found a thylacine fossil.

• They captured footage of living thylacines.

• They confirmed the extinction of thylacines.

• They discovered a new species of marsupial.

What are thylacines also known as?

• Kangaroo wolves

• Marsupial lions

• Tasmanian devils

• Tasmanian tigers

What is a unique feature of thylacine pouches?

• They are only present in males.

• They are used for storing food.

• They face backwards.

• They are located on the back.

What evolutionary trait do thylacines share with wolves?

• Retractable claws

• Strong jaws for crushing

• Ability to climb trees

• Wolf-like faces

What was a major factor in the decline of thylacines?

• Climate change

• Introduction of dingoes

• Lack of food

• Human hunting

When was the last known thylacine reported to have died?

• 1936

• 1956

• 1926

• 1946

What year were thylacines officially declared extinct?

• 1996

• 1986

• 1976

• 2006

What is confirmation bias?

• A tendency to ignore evidence

• A tendency to see what you want to see

• A tendency to forget past events

• A tendency to believe in myths

Why do some people hope to find living thylacines?

• To study their behavior

• To capture them for zoos

• To sell them as pets

• To prove they are not extinct

What lesson does the story of thylacines teach us?

• The importance of hunting

• The need for more zoos

• The consequences of human actions

• The benefits of extinction