13th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 37
 

37

Taxidermy: Spur-Winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis), modern, South Africa, female full mount...

Taxidermy: Spur-Winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis), modern, South Africa, female full mount stood with head raised and slightly to the left, stood upon a square hardwood base, overall height 59cm

This species of Goose is poisonous if eaten by humans and can be fatal, its main diet of Blister beetles contains the poison Cantharidin, which is held within the tissues of the fowl and if cooked and eaten just 10mg of Cantharidin can be fatal in humans

Sold for £70
Estimated at £50 - £70


 

Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 13th Feb, 2019

Natural History & Taxidermy

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