A specimen of an extinct Tasmanian tiger has changed hands for £60k at an auction in the UK. Collector James Cranfield snapped up the item at the UK sale. The head of the thylacine was called exceptionally rare and a prized item for the collector.

The surprise Tasmanian tiger head realised £60k during the bidding. James Cranfield made the purchase after discovering the specimen at the UK auction. The thylacine head is an incredibly rare find from an extinct Tasmanian tiger.