You've no doubt heard about the Tasmanian devil or, better yet, even seen an animated version of the whirling dervish in a Looney Tunes cartoon. But …
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Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet
This creature is thought to have gone extinct almost 100 years ago. So, are the most recent sightings credible? Plus learn more about extinct, or nearly extinct, species.
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