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Tasmanian Tiger Ancestor Ate All of Its PreyâEven Bones and Teeth

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Fossils reveal ancient ancestors of the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine.

Fossils were found in the Riversleigh World Heritage Area , which contains the richest deposit of fossil mammals in Australia .

Thylacines disappeared from the Australian mainland no later than 2,000 years ago .