The Tasmanian Tiger In Pictures
Reference Natural History Photography Australian Wildlife Conservation Extinct Species Educational
The Tasmanian Tiger in Pictures by renowned thylacine expert Eric Guiler is the rare 1993 pictorial guide that lets readers actually see what the lost apex predator looked like in life. Packed with archival photographs, field sketches, and comparison charts, this slim 28-page paperback delivers a concise visual biography of Australia’s most famous extinct marsupial. Young adults, teachers, and wildlife buffs searching for an easy-to-share classroom or coffee-table resource will appreciate the large, crisp images and Guiler’s authoritative captions that explain stripes, pouch structure, hunting stance, and the final captive specimens.
Collectors prize St David’s Park Publishing titles for their regional scarcity; because the book was never reprinted, every ex-library copy that surfaces becomes a snapshot of 1990s conservation awareness. Though it carries the usual laminated library markings, the sturdy binding has already protected it for three decades, ensuring the internal photo pages remain bright and unmarked. For anyone building a Tasmanian or Australian natural-history shelf, this ISBN 9780724622092 reference is an affordable entry point that pairs perfectly with weightier scientific tomes.
More than nostalgia, the volume is a teaching tool: readers can trace how public perception of the thylacine shifted from sheep-killing pest to tragic extinction icon. Environment and geography curricula benefit from the map plates showing historic bounty districts and modern sighting hotspots, while the “further reading” list guides students toward deeper research. Whether you’re gifting a budding naturalist or filling a gap in your own collection, The Tasmanian Tiger in Pictures offers a moving, visual reminder of what we lose when conservation comes too late.
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