A man caught trying to sell endangered tiger claws on an online auction site has been sentenced.

Wildlife crime officers raided Gary Whyte's home in Cowdenbeath, Fife, after they were alerted to tiger claws being put up for sale online.

After searching the 50-year-old's home, officers recovered animal parts which were later confirmed to be tiger claws.

Whyte was previously convicted of offences relating to the Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations in October.

At Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Monday, he was ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work as part of a Community Payback Order.

Speaking following sentencing, constable Lindsay Kerr, wildlife crime officer for Fife, said: "Whyte stood to make a significant profit from the sale of these tiger claws, the sale of which is a contravention of endangered species legislation.

"As soon as Police Scotland became aware of the items being illegally offered for purchase online, a robust investigation was launched, which resulted in Whyte being convicted in October.

"The sale of endangered animal parts will not be tolerated and anyone involved in such activities can expect to be dealt with by police."