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Lloyd Jones

Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail

Using advanced genetics, scientists are working to bring the iconic thylacine back from extinction. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Scientists hoping to catch a tiger by the gene trail are on the verge of creating a live thylacine before the 100th anniversary of the death of the last-known specimen famously filmed in a zoo.

Using advanced genetics, international scientists are working to bring the legendary marsupial back from extinction.

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