The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery (1996)
Recorded by pioneers as far back as 1805, the Tasmanian tiger has become an intensely mystifying Australian icon, whose entire existence has become the stuff of both fable and legend. This program investigates a chequered past and puts the speculation into perspective, taking into account the tragic culling and ‘bounty era’ where the carnivorous creatures were thought to be solely responsible for a considerable loss of farmers’ livestock. Balancing the facts with personal reflections from Tasmanian locals, scientists and other informed practitioners, The Tasmanian Tiger is a thought-provoking and revealing look at the extraordinary life and death of one of Australia’s most mysterious marsupials.
Cast
- Dean Reynolds - Narrator
- Eric Guiler - Self
- Nick Mooney - Self
- Bob Brown - Self
- Tim Kingston - Self
- Bob Green - Self
- Fiona Blackwood - Girl in car
Screenplay
Keywords
wilderness, politician, hunting, stripes, tasmanian tiger, captivity, 19th century, west papua, extinct, marsupial, thylacine, natural science, mystique, sightings
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- What is The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery about?
- Recorded by pioneers as far back as 1805, the Tasmanian tiger has become an intensely mystifying Australian icon, whose entire existence has become the stuff of both fable and legend. This program investigates a chequered past and puts the speculation into perspective, taking into account the tragic culling and ‘bounty era’ where the carnivorous creatures were thought to be solely responsible for a considerable loss of farmers’ livestock. Balancing the facts with personal reflections from Tasmanian locals, scientists and other informed practitioners, The Tasmanian Tiger is a thought-provoking and revealing look at the extraordinary life and death of one of Australia’s most mysterious marsupials.
- Who directed The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery?
- The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery was directed by Craig Wellington.
- Who stars in The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery?
- The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery stars Dean Reynolds, Eric Guiler, Nick Mooney, Bob Brown, Tim Kingston, Bob Green.
- How long is The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery?
- The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery?
- The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery produced?
- The Tasmanian Tiger: Natural History Meets Mystery was produced in Australia.