The Curious Case of the Tasmanian Tiger Head The recent sale of a stuffed head at an antiques fair has sent shockwaves through the natural history community.
For £50, James Cranfield, a taxidermy enthusiast from Essex, acquired what he initially thought was just a quirky novelty item.
In reality, this humble purchase turned out to be one of the most significant discoveries in the field in recent years. The sale's backstory is almost as fascinating as the specimen itself.