Tasmanian state government conservation department environmental Dna update. Thylacine 2025.

"In this episode, independent researcher Michael Moss reviews the major announcement published by Cranfield's Curiosity Cabinet. Analyzing the records linking the Bicheno photograph 2026 auction to potential mainland Australia thylacine populations, Moss breaks down the physical provenance and timeline of these incredibly rare photographic discoveries. "KEY HISTORICAL CASES DISCUSSED Case 1: The 1923 Bicheno Auction Photograph Date: 8 October 2026 Financial Details: Sold for a hammer price of $16,050 AUD (Total $17,622.90 AUD / ~£9,290.79 GBP with 9.8% buyer's premium).Physical Artifact: An original 11.5cm x 7cm archival photograph discovered by a private family.Historical Provenance: Captures a thylacine family group caught by bushman Walter “Jack” Mullins in the Florentine Valley (June 1923). Before their sale to the Hobart Zoo in February 1924, Mullins exhibited them at country fairs.Visual Record: This is one of only two known images showing these specific animals in a straw-strewn barred cart near Bicheno on Tasmania's east coast. Current Status: Acquired by a successful bidder based in New South Wales.Case 2: The 1902 Melbourne Zoo Rediscovery Report Date: 27 August 2024 (via Pulse Tasmania & Australian Museum) The Discovery: Two previously unseen, high-resolution photographs found in an overlooked public museum archive. Global Significance: This discovery officially updated the global count of known distinct thylacine still images to 119. RESEARCH & CITATIONS Primary Analysis: Cranfield's Curiosity Cabinet & Michael Moss Research News Reference: "Two unseen photos of extinct Tasmanian Tiger uncovered by museum" – Pulse Tasmania (Featuring insights from the Tasmanian Tiger Archives and the Australian Museum). RECOMMENDED LISTENING & FURTHER RESEARCH Listen to Parts 2–4: The Wilsons Promontory Theory (Investigating the alleged introduction of Tasmanian Tigers to Victoria's mainland between 1910–1915) Link: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tasmanian-tiger-search-mainland-australia-20255-de

Earlier today on a freezing Winters morning in a secret location on mainland Australia, i spent four hours strategically placing 7 trail cameras in a known location of alleged Tasmanian tiger and big cat sightings in the past .The location of the 7 cameras are kept secret to protect the 7 cameras from theft etc. My Tasmanian tiger footage i took in November 1998 in South Gippsland in the state of Victoria Mainland Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0XTZaMXbc [LOG_START]DATE: 10/08/2026 STATIONS: 7[DATA]Cam1(creek): 8x Kangaroo, 1x Crow.Cam2(hill): 12x Kangaroo. (Status: 1x2 kangaroos recorded fighting).Cam3(creek): 6x Kangaroo, 3x Humans (inc. 3x bike).Cam4(bush): 0 x Animals. (Status: Faulty SD card, no footage recorded. Now replaced and fully operational).Cam5(bush): 2x Kangaroo.Cam6(bush): 1x Kangaroo, 1x Rabbit.Cam7(bush): 5x Kangaroo, 1x Bird.[SUMMARY]Mammals: Kangaroo, Rabbit.Birds: Crow, Bird.Humans: Trail bike rider. Total Counts: 34x Kangaroo, 1x Rabbit, 1x Crow, 1x Bird, 3x Bike.[ANALYSIS]Activity: Consistent marsupial distribution across both creek and elevated hill zones. Interaction: Intraspecific dominance behavior documented with kangaroo combat at Cam 2.Disturbance: Human trail bike activity persisting at the creek corridor during daylight hours. Maintenance: Hardware fault resolved at Station 4 to ensure full coverage for the next cycle.[LOG_END][LOG_START] DATE: 28/07/2026 // STATIONS: 7 // [DATA] Cam1(creek): 11x Kangaroo, 1x Echidna, 4x Bird // Cam2(hill): 6x Kangaroo // Cam3(creek): 4x Kangaroo, 5x Bike // Cam4(bush): 3x Kangaroo, 1x Emu, 1x Feral Pig // Cam5(bush): 5x Kangaroo, 1x Feral Pig // Cam6(bush): 4x Kangaroo // Cam7(bush): 5x Kangaroo, 1x Possum // [SUMMARY] Mammals: Kangaroo, Feral Pig, Echidna, Possum / Birds: Bird, Emu / Humans: Bike / Totals: 38x Kangaroo, 2x Feral Pig, 1x Echidna, 1x Emu, 1x Possum, 4x Bird, 5x Bike // [ANALYSIS] Activity: High wildlife activity near creek. / Focus: Feral pigs on deeper bush tracks. [LOG_END][LOG_START] DATE: 16/07/2026 // STATIONS: 7 // [DATA] Cam1(bush): 1x Kangaroo, 2x Fox // Cam2(bush): 5x Dog, 2x Bike, 2x Human // Cam3(creek): 3x Kangaroo, 1x Fox, 2x Bird // Cam4(hill): 4x Kangaroo, 1x Fox // Cam5(creek): 4x Kangaroo, 1x Bird // Cam6(bush): 7x Kangaroo // Cam7(bush): 2x Kangaroo // [SUMMARY] Mammals: Kangaroo, Fox, Dog / Birds: Bird / Humans: Human, Bike / Totals: 22x Kangaroo, 5x Fox, 5x Dog, 3x Bird, 2x Human, 2x Bike // [ANALYSIS] Activity: Heavy nocturnal volume noted across multiple active zones. / Focus: Predator presence tracking alongside primary native game lines. [LOG_END][LOG_START] DATE: 06/07/2026 // STATIONS: 7 // [DATA] Cam1: 1x Fox, 3x Dog, 5x Human, 1x Bike // Cam2: 1x Fox, 2x Kangaroo // Cam3: 1x Fox, 1x Bird, 5x Kangaroo // Cam4: 5x Kangaroo // Cam5: 1x Fox, 10x Duck, 2x Kangaroo // Cam6: 6x Kangaroo // Cam7: 0x Animal // [SUMMARY] Mammals: Fox, Dog, Kangaroo / Birds: Bird, Duck / Humans: Human, Bike / Totals: 20x Kangaroo, 4x Fox, 3x Dog, 11x Bird, 5x Human, 1x Bike // [ANALYSIS] Activity: Kangaroos most common, dense at Cam 3 and 6. / Focus: Invasive foxes are highly widespread, hitting 4 locations. [LOG_END][LOG_START] DATE: 25/06/2026 // STATIONS: 7 // [DATA] Cam1: 1x Kangaroo, 1x Duck, 1x Fox, 1x Echidna, 1x Bird // Cam2: 1x Kangaroo // Cam3: 1x Kangaroo, 1x Crow // Cam4: 1x Possum, 1x Kangaroo // Cam5: 1x Kangaroo, 1x Magpie // Cam6: 0x Animal // Cam7: 1x Rabbit // [SUMMARY] Mammals: Kangaroo, Fox, Echidna, Possum, Rabbit / Birds: Duck, Crow, Magpie, Bird / Humans: None / Totals: 5x Kangaroo, 1x Fox, 1x Echidna, 1x Possum, 1x Rabbit, 4x Bird // [ANALYSIS] Activity: Native variety increased. / Focus: Camera 7 relocation worked instantly with a new rabbit track catch. [LOG_END]

Department of Biodiversity,Conservation and Attractions Office of the Director General. Mr Michael Moss [email protected]. Dear Mr Moss ENVIRONMENTAL eDNA OFFICIAL. I refer to your email dated 13 November 2025 to the Minister for the Environment ,Hon Matthew Swinbourn MLC regarding environmental DNA. The Minister has asked that I respond on his behalf. I appreciate your interest in this technology and your acknowledgement of the important work undertaken in this area by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).DBCA recognises the expanding role of eDNA as a complementary tool for biodiversity monitoring, threatened species monitoring, threatened species management and improving ecological understanding. DBCA's research scientists continue to develop and apply these methods in collaboration with universities, museums and other external research partners. Regarding the mammal species historically recorded from Western Australia and now listed as extinct, these classifications are based on decades of survey effort, historical records, and the absence of verified detections over several decades. While it is acknowledged that undetected presence is theoretically possible for any species, the likelihood of survival of these particular mammals is considered very low. Any future claims of rediscovery would require rigorous and independent validation before changes to the conservation status could be considered. In relation to the potential development of targeted genetic assays from museum specimens, DBCA collaborates with Australian museums and research institutions where suitable material exists and where such work aligns with current conservation priorities. The feasibility of generating reliable markers from historical specimens can vary. DBCA must prioritise eDNA development that support its focus on threatened species recovery and ecological monitoring. DBCA also recognises the valuable contribution of citizen scientists to biodiversity projects, and the Department continues to explore opportunities for responsible community participation in programs where scientific integrity and quality assurance can be maintained. Thank you for writing to the Minister on this matter and your interest in Western Australia's biodiversity and the technologies to support its conservation. Yours sincerely Peter Dans Acting DIRECTOR GENERAL 9 January 2026. Our ref MINI 640-25 Enquiries: Katrlna Waiton Phone/ Email 0892/99074 Katrina. Waiton dbca.wa.gov.au 17 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151 Post: Locked Bag 104, Bentley DC WA 6983 Phone: (08) 92199000 Website: dbca.wa.gov. auFootnote.I contacted the department recently for their Edna Laboratory to create probes to facilitate water sampling EDNA for the following four species in Western Australia.1.Crescent Nailtail Wallaby (Onychogalea lunata): The last recorded individual was killed in 1956 in the central Australian region, which includes parts of Western Australia. 2.Southern Pig-footed Bandicoot (Chaeropus ecaudatus): Last reliably dated individual collected in 1901 in WA, though unconfirmed sightings continued until the 1950s in the Gibson Desert.3.Desert Bandicoot (Perameles eremiana): Presumed extinct, with the last specimen collected in WA in 1943 from the arid interior.4.Lesser Stick-nest Rat (Status & WA Connection)Extinction Timeline: Last confirmed sighting on mainland Australia was 1933, though it probably survived in remote areas until the 1940s, with unconfirmed reports as late as 1970. WA Presence: It once inhabited the Gibson Desert and Gascoyne region of Western Australia before its decline.Footnote. I completed the probe process with company EnviroDNA for the Tasmanian tiger in 2020 https://www.envirodna.com/resources/n...Also my previous video with the West Australian conservation department regarding Environmental DNA screening for thylacine. • Western Australian state government conser...

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Hi there Michael,Please see below replies from department senior officers:Flaura/Fauna Division from Department of Lands, Planning and Environment reply as below -Hi Ian,The Department of Lands,Planning and Environment has trialed eDNA as a sampling method across multiple projects.Heres a recent example -Territory stories-Environmental DNA[eDNA] trial Rapid Creek.In the NT,I am not aware of any eDNA screening for Tasmanian tiger or any projects with Envirodna.Happy for this info to be passed on.Dr Peter McdonaldDirectorSpecies Manager/Flora and Fauna DivisionDepartment of Lands Planning and EnvironmentNorthern Territory GovernmentFloor 1 Tom Hare Building Arid Zone Research InstituteAlice Springs NTParks and Wildlife Operations Division from Department of Tourism and Hospitality reply as per below –Hi PeterYour team might be able to help with this query. Certainly Parks and Wildlife Operations is not yet utilising eDNA,not using the company mentioned or screening for the species in question in this region.Ian AngusDistrict ManagerSavannah/Gulf ParksDepartment of Tourism and HospitalityParks and Wildlife Division32 Giles Street Katherine, NT 0850-Po Box 334,Katherine,NT 0851 I hope this helps in answering your query.Many thanks.Kyesha PrestonAdministration Officer – Savannah / Gulf RegionParks and Wildlife DivisionDepartment of Tourism and HospitalityNorthern Territory Government32 Giles St, Katherine NT 0852P: +61 8973 8888E: [email protected]: nt.gov.au/parks | dth.nt.gov.au32 Giles St, Katherine NT 0852