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Caspian Tiger ( Panthera tigris virgata), a.k.a. Persian Tiger (Berlin Zoo, 1899)

The Caspian Tiger (or Persian tiger) ( Panthera tigris virgata) was found in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Mongolia, and the Central Asiatic area of Russia. This sub species of tigers, the smallest in size became extinct in the late 1960s
Date Ca. 1895
Source http://www.petermaas.nl/extinct/animals.htm and http://animalvsanimal.yuku.com/topic/119/Extinct-Cats-Tribute#.TrFBu7K9adB
Author Unknown

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