Have you wondered what it would be like to encounter a Thylacine or Tasmanian Emu in the wild?

These iconic species were once abundant in Tasmania but have since vanished. Now, experts say we could bring them back. But is this a good idea? What are the potential benefits and risks? What would the ethical, cultural, and ecological implications be?

Join experts from the University of Tasmania for a lively discussion about the future of Tasmania's extinct icons.

Presenters:
  -  Professor Greg Lehman, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Aboriginal Leadership, University of Tasmania 
  -  Professor Barry Brook, Professor and Chair of Environmental Sustainability, ARC Australian Laureate Fellow, 2016-2021, University of Tasmania
  -  Associate Professor Hannah Stark, Associate Professor of English in Humanities, University of Tasmania
  -  Doctor Tristan Derham, Research Associate, ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage Policy Hub, University of Tasmania

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Resurrecting Our Native Icons

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Resurrecting Our Native Icons

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