September 7, 1936: The last Thylacine: September 7, 1936 the last officially living thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus) died at the Hobart Zoo, modern lore attributed him the name Benjamin and a gruesome death – neglected and forgotten he (or more probably she) died from depression and the harsh weather. Fifty years later the species was declared extinct, today September 7, is remembered [...]