A new investigation reveals that the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, had specialized adaptations for feeding. This discovery suggests that the animal may not have been capable of attacking livestock, as was previously believed. The thylacine was hunted to extinction nearly a century ago, and a myth about its behavior may have contributed to its demise.

The thylacine resembled wolves and was given the scientific name cynocephalus, meaning "dog head". This physical similarity, combined with the assumption that it posed a threat to livestock, may have led to its extinction.

Further details about the investigation and its findings are available from the source, including more information about the thylacine's unique characteristics and the circumstances surrounding its extinction.