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Originally Posted by sesame
Killing for manly sport has totally wiped out those fabulous Tasmanian tigers from the face of this planet. How sporting is that? You may find a few of their skins and stuffed bodies in private collection of hunters and museums, but not a single one alive.
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You are not completely correct on this, Sesame. Tasmanian tigers were killed because they were considered dangerous to the sheep herds of Tasmania. I'm sure some were killed for the "sport" but mainly it was because they of the threat, real or not, to the sheep.
Recently scientists have discovered evidence that there may still be some Tasmanian tigers alive. It doesn't necessarily mean that there are enough for a sustainable population.