Making a comeback from extinction - could be closer to fact than fiction for the Tasmanian Tiger.
The last known Tassie tiger died in captivity in 1936 but now using technology and DNA from a pelt sample, scientists at the University of Melbourne are hoping to bring them back.
But it's also a move that's copping some criticism.
Perlina talks to University of Melbourne scientist - Professor Andrew Pask who is leading the effort to bring back the species.