Footprints Discovered on Tasmanian Tiger Expedition (Thylacine)

After days in the bush we discovered footprints which match those of the Thylacine also known as the Tasmanian Tiger.

The Tasmanian tiger has long captivated the imagination of mankind.
It was with us through all time, then seemly disappeared into thin air..

but with millions of hectares of uninhabited land, Tasmania’s wilderness holds potential for a remnant population of this fascinating creature.

In 2022 I led an 9 expedition deep into the south west of tasmania, to survey an area which thylacines were known to exist years after the last one died in captivity.

Despite spending 8 nights in the area setting trail cameras, and studying footprints, the expedition failed to produce any evidence of the thylacines continued existence.

But the one thing I gained from the trip, is the knowledge that there is far too much unexplored wilderness out there to ever be sure of its demise.

This would warrant further investigation, but first I’d need to head to the archives to see what information I could dig up on the offical government funded expeditions..

I discovered a box, full of original maps and documents from the three offical police investigations.

These expeditions were undertaken over the course of 2 years, and many of the findings including plaster casts are now held on display in museums.

With this information , I plan on re investigation these expeditions, bringing to light the areas searched by the men who dedicated their lives in saving this precious animal.

Levi's version of the trip: @officialtassieboysprospecting
Miller's version of the trip @MillerWilson
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[taleandclawrock]

During a prolonged drought of about 12 years in Central Victoria, i was sitting in the bush near a depleted reservoir, one of the last to hold any water, and i saw a mob of roos come down to drink. It was mostly the common Greys, but unusually, clearly travelling to find water, there were some Black Wallabies with them, and amazingly, 2 roos of a kind id never seen before. They were boxy in head shape, fawn brown with darker stripes on their haunches, and a white fluffy end of tail. About middle in size between the Grey Roos and the smaller Black Wallabies. I knew i was looking at something incredibly rare. I had no camera back then, but reported my sighting to local dept of conservation and lands. They had a look in their data base and told me that animal was a Mountain Rock Wallaby, declared extinct since 1930s. I pray they survived the drought.

[hoodatman]

I live in Victoria. My late friend and I used to go surf fishing on the 90 Mile Beach, way down in the bush towards Loch Sport, heading towards Lakes Entrance. The bush is extremely thick and there are a series of dunes with thick bush. The area has had a few reported sightings of the Thylacine over the years. One day my mate and I were driving down the rough track to get to our spot and something absolutely FLEW across the narrow bush track. It was the right height and colour for a Thylacine and although it was extremely fast, I will never forget the stripes that I saw on its flank, those and the tan/brownish colour are the most vivid in my memory. There was NO mistaking them and I've replayed that scene over in my head a thousand times I reckon. I wish that we'd stopped and checked for prints etc but we were more concentrating on drinking a beer and getting to our spot. I have no doubt whatsoever that it was indeed a Thylacine. It was extremely fast and we hadn't had much to drink so our eyes weren't playing tricks on us or anything silly like that. It was lean and about the height of a German Shepherd..or thereabouts, not a small animal and definitely not a fox or feral dog etc. I also remember the long, lanky tail behind it. Will never forget it!

[benAustralian]

Good video. Should go back to spot where you found those tracks stay there for a week with trail cams

[jimnorthland]

42:36 A full days hike with the heaviest pack. A swim in the ocean. 2-1/2 hours back in the dark to get more water. The oldest guy walks back into camp like he just went to the corner store for a six pack. Legend.

[andreamorrison]

Such a wonderful experience. Im crying tears of joy, at approx 32 min mark, where the happiest little Devil trotting along the rocky creek, just as natural, wild and free as it should be. Filled me with total joy. And the black cockies! Just the best, thankyou 🎉

[RavenSaint]

People forget just how much of Australia and New Zealand is not explored or is inaccessible. I am sure that there could be Thylacines that could hide in those areas. A human can only see so much around them in wilderness areas and still miss animals in front of them.
Seen people on trails walk within inches of a snake or bird and they totally overlook them.

[mungbeanization]

My hopes are that more evidence pops up.
I grew up around Mifton, I'm living in Melbourne now but my family has the pyramid shack at Balfour and I went there as often as I could from the 70's when I was a kid to living there on and off whenever I found myself unemployed.
Watching you and Levi is so reminiscent of me and my late brother. We used to explore old mines and logging sites in the same areas and we even used to pan for gold in the same ha you dudes kill it, , , , wish we'd thought of sniping coz we only got specks panning.
Anyhoo I miss home and I could ramble for ages but on to the Tiger god I hope they're still about.I've spent heaps of time around there and I never saw one.
I'm watching as I'm writing I just got to the part where you find the tracks and I've never seen anything like dunno what it is but man it looks like nothing I've seen before.
I'm honestly a full on sceptic but this looks promising coz I have NEVER seen anything like those prints and I've spent a huge percentage of my life around that area. I'm no expert so I'll just say f&$kn hope it's the real deal and not just a pissed wallaby that's been sucking on a Cider Gum.
I ramble a bit but you guys are such positive ambassadors for that part of the island.
Ah fuck why are people such cunts. Someone stole them cameras, , , I can assure you there's more people around than U reckon.
Anyway you guys are bloody legends and I hope something comes of this.

[coffeetwosugarswithhikingb]

Awesome video mate but, did you ever think about sending the 3 others ahead of you to where they stayed on the last night and for you to stay at the tiger track site with the camera's set up. And then catch up in the morning. Just seemed like a great opportunity missed.

[williamwinters]

Well done to Kirt for pushing through the pain barrier and you guys showing true 'mateship' . A pleasure to watch, thanks for sharing your adventures. Tassie is a blessing to us all.

[thezurban]

So, I'm sitting here debating this with myself. Skeptically I say the back foot prints should not have the elongated heel so consistently as it only seems to be used rarely in footage, the distance of the foot prints as stated seems very strange, the size of the foot prints lacking any real indentations showing the weight, consistent inward angle. Doesn't add up. However, all of these things can be explained if we make an assumption (which is dangerous) that the animal was engaging in hunting behavior, skulking low to the ground along the shoreline, spreading weight evenly with quick steps, using it's heels to stay low. Just some interesting thoughts.
Good vid Rob and gang.

[thomaskennedy]

You gotta go back to the spot with the tracks. Thylacine hunt part 3 is definitely a must. Love your videos.

[felixVanDiemen]

That was bloody amazing! Good on you!! Those tracks sure warrant further investigation. I live right down the bottom of the Tasman Peninsular and you have inspired me to go on a trip or two myself. Great stuff, bloody excellent 😀

[shanenicholls]

Fantastic. The best video I've seen in a long time, you bought tears in my eyes . I've not been in my part of the back yard in 50 years . Thank you.

[gondwanabushcraft]

As a lifetime tracker, I think you found Thylacine tracks. Amazing

[shannonfantham]

I worked with a cray fishermen 27yrs ago, that worked around the south coast, he told me the story of see tigers walking on the beach on dusk, on the beach near low rocky Point, he some of the best storys to be told, he may be still alive, it was a great experience working with old Eddie Tasmania is the best place in the world, Port davey to low rocky Point

[June]

Wow! What a beautiful world we live in. Loved going on this adventure with you. Absolutely brilliant film thank you

[Levelz]

Best content on your channel, hands down! Please go back for a week to the location where the tracks were found !

[DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

It’s completely possible that only the ones who were most wary of humans and secretive; were the ones that survived. Nature always finds a way.

[jonathanhodgkin]

Well you've knocked it out of the park this time, that was exciting, thanks for taking me along through the thick and the thin of it, that was the most amazing part of the country, and the wild life was a bonus thankyou.😊

[TheBlubunni]

Came here after watching Miller's latest video. What can I say? Tassie is absolutely breathtaking! Loved your video too!