Fossils of Tasmanian Tiger Ancestors Unveil Australia’s Ancient Predators
Fossil discoveries have brought to light a trio of Tasmanian tiger ancestors, revealing a richer history of marsupial carnivores in ancient Australia than ever imagined. These newly unearthed species, found in Australia’s fossil-rich Riversleigh World Heritage Area, date back between 25 and 23 million years. They represent the earliest known members of the Thylacinidae family, the same lineage that the now-extinct Tasmanian tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus) once belonged to. This groundbreaking discovery reshapes our understanding of Australia’s prehistoric ecosystem, painting a
