About Col Bailey
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 84–85). Col Bailey was a naturalist, known for Thylacine.
Colin Raymond Bailey (1937 – 25 February 2022) was an Australian naturalist and thylacine enthusiast. He was a firm believer in the continued existence of the species and wrote several books and many newspaper columns on the subject describing sightings.
Biography
Bailey was born in Adelaide and grew up on a farm in rural South Australia. Due to his remarkable interest in the tasmanian tiger he later moved to Tasmania where he resided for about 30 years until his death on February 25, 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Col Bailey?
Australian naturalist (1937 – 2022)
When was Col Bailey born?
Col Bailey was born in 1937 in Adelaide.
When did Col Bailey die?
Col Bailey died on 25 February 2022 in Hobart, Tasmania.
What was Col Bailey's occupation?
Col Bailey was a naturalist.
What was Col Bailey known for?
Col Bailey was known for Thylacine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Col Bailey. https://biography.guide/col-bailey/
MLA: "Col Bailey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/col-bailey/.
Chicago: "Col Bailey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/col-bailey/.
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