Home with Private Natural History Museum Listed for $13.85 million

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | September 21, 2011

The Wall Street Journal gives us an inside look at a very unique home for sale in New Canaan, Conn. The 7-acre estate boasts a 5-bed, 9-bath home with more than 15,000 square feet, a 7-car garage and every standard luxury.

But the real kicker is a two-level animal museum.

The homeowner creatively preserved more than 100 animals he personally hunted — from the standard bear and mountain sheep to the more unusual rhino, lion and baboon.

But the animals aren’t merely hung on the walls; they’re displayed as you would find them in their native habitats. For instance, you’ll find two wolves posed attacking a musk ox in artificial snow. Take a look at the cool pictures >>

If taxidermy gives you the creeps (as it does for me), don’t let that keep you from buying the property. The sellers can redo the space at no extra cost.

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