Reassembling Dr Krantz

Dr Grover Krantz and his dog, Clyde, on display

Dr Grover Krantz was an anthropologist. He's probably best known for his search for Sasquatch - or Big Foot - the ape-like creature rumoured to live in the forests of America's Pacific north west.

Dr Krantz never found Big Foot but always remained dedicated to his work.

He died of cancer a few years ago but wanted to continue teaching, even after death.

He left his body to the University of Tennessee 'Body Farm' so that crime scene investigators could study its decomposition.

But once decomposed, what should happen to the skeleton?

Reassembling Dr Krantz's skeleton at the Smithsonian Institute

Dr Krantz's remains were sent on to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. They were also sent the bones of his favourite wolfhound - Clyde - and asked to put them back together.

The skeletons of man and dog are now on display as part of an exhibition called 'Written in Bone' at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.

For Outlook, Jane O'Brien met the team responsible for Dr Krantz's new lease of life.