You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Tasmanian Tigers

This image was taken before the thylacine, otherwise known as the Tasmanian tiger, went extinct. This species was neither a tiger nor a canine; it was actually considered the biggest carnivorous marsupial on earth until it was declared extinct in 1982. However, there have been reported sightings in the wild, meaning that Tasmanian tigers may still be out there.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.