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Explore the tasmanian tiger in detail, study its behavior, prepare your shots.
Where to observe and photograph the tasmanian tiger in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the tasmanian tiger in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the tasmanian tiger’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Tasmanian tiger
Scientific name: Thylacinus cynocephalus
IUCN Status: Extinct
Family: DASYURIDAE
Group: Thylacinus
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 50 m
Reproductive period: March to April
Duration: 30-36 jours
Births: April to May
Habitat:
Rainforests, scrublands and grasslands
Activity period :
Mainly active at night, generally discreet during the day.
Identification and description:
The thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, was a large nocturnal carnivorous marsupial up to 1.8 m long (including tail) and weighing 15–30 kg, with pale yellow fur marked by dark dorsal stripes. Endemic to Tasmania, it inhabited rainforests, scrublands, and grasslands, preying mainly on wallabies and birds at dusk and night. Solitary and shy, it sheltered in natural dens or rock crevices.
Recommended lens:
300 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Photography impossible: species extinct since 1936.
From knowledge to field practice
A species profile helps you understand an animal. In the field, the challenge is often different. Remembering your own observations.
The WildlifePhotographer app allows you to:
• record your personal observations
• note locations, dates, and behaviors
• revisit your field references over time
• build a private and long-term field logbook
The app does not provide observation locations.
It helps you organize what you actually observe, with respect for wildlife.