Tasmanian Tiger: Hunted to Oblivion
The Tasmanian Tiger looked nothing like a cat. This marsupial had distinctive tiger-like stripes across its back and could open its jaw to an impressive 120-degree angle. Sheep farmers believed these animals preyed on their livestock. The government placed bounties on their heads. By 1936, the last known Tasmanian Tiger died in Hobart Zoo after spending years in a small cage.