The verification of a potential thylacine sighting has reached its conclusion | The Advocate

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Excitement about the potential sighting of a thylacine has unfortunately come to an end, with the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery concluding it was likely a pademelon that was spotted. Esteemed wildlife and biology expert Nick Mooney was tasked with the job of reviewing the photos of the sighting. In a statement, he said that based on the physical characteristics seen, he believed the animals were very unlikely to be…