Thylacine. Research. Unit. (T.R.U.)

Thylacine. Research. Unit.   (T.R.U.) T.R.U. - Thylacine Research Unit (Tasmanian Tiger) The researchers who compose the T.R.U. The T.R.U. The overall mission of the T.R.U.

As featured in Animal Planet's - Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger TV Series - TRU is a committed group of scientists, naturalists and specialists from diverse backgrounds. are engaged in field investigations and experiments designed to address various aspects of determination of the continued existence of the thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger). Through the education and experience of its members and the qual

ity of their research and investigation, The T.R.U seeks to be the most credible and respected investigative network involved in the study of the thylacine. It is the policy of the T.R.U study the thylacine using technology in ways that will not physically harm them if they still exist. If the thylacine's continued existence is proven we seek to protect the species and implement active conservation strategies to ensure that we don’t lose the species again. organizes and reports observations and directs expeditions to places where the observations have occurred. We also strive to investigate and educate on all Tasmania's fauna but particularly its carnivores. is essentially to resolve the mystery surrounding the thylacine. To derive evidence of the species' continued existence or extinction. This goal is pursued through the proactive collection of all forms of data and physical evidence from the field, well as documenting and evaluating sightings both current and historic.

28/10/2025

Findings suggest museum specimens may have much more to teach biologists than previously believed

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Even after a long life, Peggie Bassett can still remember the guttural growl and striking scent of the last known thylacine as it prowled its concrete enclosure.

28/08/2025

The loss of crucial genes over millions of years prior to the arrival of humans in Australia may have left thylacines more vulnerable to extinction.

26/08/2025

The search for what was killing sheep in South Australia's south-east caused a sensation across Australia.

Even 130 years after the death of the so-called "Tantanoola tiger", there are still questions over what type of animal it was, who actually shot it and how it came to roam the region.

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Local author Neville Bonney is about to put out the third edition of his book The Tantanoola Tiger, which was first published almost 50 years ago.

He says it will have more detail and nuance than the previous two editions.

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21/08/2025

The search for what was killing sheep in South Australia's south-east caused a sensation across Australia. Questions remain about what type of animals it was.

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