TASMANIAN TIGER – a fitting name for us
The TASMANIAN TIGER – also called Tasmanian Wolf –
was the largest carnivorous marsupial on the Australian
continent. It was about the size of a small wolf and owes
its name “TASMANIAN TIGER” to its striped coat which
served as camouflage. The animal was a predator – not
very fast but extremely persevering – and followed up on
its prey at night, chasing it down until it was exhausted
so it could finally snatch it. Equipped with a superior
set of teeth and a mouth which it could open up to 180
degrees, the animal showed no mercy for its prey.
The TASMANIAN TIGER is said to be extinct on the
Australian continent since the 1930s; the last species
lived on the island of Tasmania. In 1966, a large sanctuary
for animals had been opened so as to provide them
with a retreat area, and to preserve the species in this
way. Until today, no TASMANIAN TIGER has any longer
been sighted, but quite a few people believe that the
animal has managed to survive in this sanctuary, having
escaped discovery until today ...
In this mythical legend, the specific attributes of the
animal – will to survive, hunting instinct, perfect camouflage,
cleverness, strength and perseverance – manifest
itself. These attributes have prompted us to give our products
the name TASMANIAN TIGER. The legend lives on!
