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National Threatened Species Day

Nicole Anson
Sep 7, 2016
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Today, the 7th of September 2016, is National Threatened Species Day. What it is, what it's for and more information below.

National Threatened Species Day is a day to remember the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger (also known as Thylacine) in the world in Hobart Zoo, 1936. It has been 80 years since the species became extinct so today is celebrating the 80th anniversary.

Tasmanian Tiger facts:

They were a sandy yellowish-brownish grey colour and had 15 to 20 dark stripes across its back
It had short ears about 80 mm long that were rounded and covered with fur
Its jaws were large and powerful and they had 46 teeth
Adult male Thylacine were larger on average than females
The female Thylacine had a back-opening pouch for babies and males also had a back-opening pouch but never used them
The litter size was up to four and the young stayed with the mother until at least half-grown

There are events held every year for National Threatened Species Day and this year is held in Kings Square, Western Australia. It is held on the 11th of September 2016 at 10:00am to 4:00pm. There are different stalls you can go too to learn lots about different animal species and how to help save them. There is even face painting and colouring in for kids! There is many more things to look forward to so if you live in WA, it would be great to go! More information in the picture below.