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Ancient Tasmanian Tiger Footprints Found in South Australia

First article: 22 mar. 2026, 00:30 | Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 00:30 | 1 source | 1 article

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Researchers have discovered ancient footprints in South Australia, providing definitive evidence that Tasmanian tigers, also known as thylacines, roamed the area approximately 120,000 years ago. This discovery expands our understanding of the thylacine's historical range, which was previously understood to be largely confined to Tasmania and parts of mainland Australia.

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Preserved footprints show Tasmanian tigers in South Australia 120,000 years ago Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 22 mar. 2026, 00:30 (8 hours ago)

Preserved footprints show Tasmanian tigers in South Australia 120,000 years ago

The discovery of ancient footprints shows the carnivorous marsupial once roamed the Eyre Peninsula coastline.

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