A head of an extinct Tasmanian tiger has changed hands for £60k at an auction in the UK. Collector James Cranfield bought the item at the UK event. The remains of the thylacine was described as exceptionally rare and a holy grail for the collector.

The surprise Tasmanian tiger head brought in £60k during the bidding. James Cranfield made the purchase after spotting the specimen at the UK auction. The thylacine head is an extraordinary item from an extinct Tasmanian tiger.