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🔬 Science
September 10, 2026 at 05:43 PM
The Tasmanian Tiger Was Branded a Livestock Killer. New Research Challenges That Myth
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research reveals the extinct Tasmanian Tiger was not a livestock killer, but preyed on smaller animals, correcting a long-held myth about the species.
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