With sharp fangs, saggy skin and a whip-like tail, a mysterious mummified animal discovered in Turkey has left experts baffled.

The bizarre predator was discovered in an old cellar and it remains to be identified by natural history experts in the country.

Archaeologists have theorised the animal may be prehistoric, while others believe it could be some kind of cat, based on its mighty incisors. 

I don't know what it is, but I'd like one for a pet, particulalry if it could be voice trained. ;-) To read more, click here.