Tasmanian Wolf (Noun)
Meaning
Rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back; probably extinct.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The last known Tasmanian wolf died in a zoo in 1936 after years of attempts to save the species from extinction.
- Once a symbol of the unique wildlife in Tasmania, the Tasmanian wolf has now been extinct for nearly a century.
- Also known as the thylacine, the Tasmanian wolf is remembered through pictures, films, and accounts of people who witnessed the creature in its natural habitat.
- It's still possible for many Australians to see footage or remains of the Tasmanian wolf, keeping memories of this extraordinary creature alive.
- While debate has existed regarding reported sightings, experts conclude the Tasmanian wolf most likely went extinct decades ago.