After days in the bush we discovered footprints which match those of the Thylacine also known as the Tasmanian Tiger.
The Tasmanian tiger has long captivated the imagination of mankind.
It was with us through all time, then seemly disappeared into thin air..
but with millions of hectares of uninhabited land, Tasmania’s wilderness holds potential for a remnant population of this fascinating creature.
In 2022 I led an 9 expedition deep into the south west of tasmania, to survey an area which thylacines were known to exist years after the last one died in captivity.
Despite spending 8 nights in the area setting trail cameras, and studying footprints, the expedition failed to produce any evidence of the thylacines continued existence.
But the one thing I gained from the trip, is the knowledge that there is far too much unexplored wilderness out there to ever be sure of its demise.
This would warrant further investigation, but first I’d need to head to the archives to see what information I could dig up on the offical government funded expeditions..
I discovered a box, full of original maps and documents from the three offical police investigations.
These expeditions were undertaken over the course of 2 years, and many of the findings including plaster casts are now held on display in museums.
With this information , I plan on re investigation these expeditions, bringing to light the areas searched by the men who dedicated their lives in saving this precious animal.
Levi's version of the trip: @officialtassieboysprospecting
Miller's version of the trip @MillerWilson
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29 мар 2024
