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Why Thylacines (Definitely) Went Extinct

Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers or Tasmanian wolves, went extinct in 1936. The conflict between them and settlers on the island is mostly to blame for loss of this marsupial, but the trade in thylacines for zoos, museums, and private collections also put a bounty on their heads. So, when it comes to saving a species, what happens when our zoological fascination is actually part of the problem?

English
  • Originally Aired November 10, 2025
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created December 11, 2025 by
    sys.arc
  • Modified December 11, 2025 by
    sys.arc
Name Type Role
Sarah Suta Producer
Hank Green Host
Caitlin Hofmeister Executive Producer
Hank Green Executive Producer
Seth Radley Executive Producer