A specimen of an extinct Tasmanian tiger has been sold for £60k at an auction in the UK. Collector James Cranfield acquired the lot at the UK event. The remains of the thylacine was called incredibly rare and a top find for the collector.

The unexpected Tasmanian tiger head realised £60k during the sale. James Cranfield completed the buy after spotting the specimen at the UK auction. The thylacine head is an extraordinary item from an extinct Tasmanian tiger.