Taxidermy head found to be 'holy grail' of taxidermied animals

At a recent auction in the United Kingdom, a taxidermy head was discovered that, instead of being from a fox, may have originated from the extinct Tasmanian tiger. The find was made by British collector James Cranfield, who acquired the head and describes it as a remarkable specimen.

According to Cranfield, taxidermy specimens of the Tasmanian tiger are rarely offered, and he calls the piece 'the holy grail' among taxidermied animals. He notes that there is only one other known taxidermy head of this animal.

The Tasmanian tiger, originally a species that lived in Australia, is considered extinct. This species has been studied extensively in the past, but there are very few specimens in circulation, which only increases their value.

The estimated value of the head was initially around £40. However, during the auction, the price rose significantly, further emphasizing the exceptional nature of the find.

No further information about the auction itself has been provided, but the discovery has caught the attention of natural history collectors.