T. Rex Skeleton Sells for Record $50.1 Million at US Auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus', was sold for a record $50.1 million at a US auction to an anonymous bidder. This sale marks the most expensive T. rex skeleton ever sold, highlighting its value as both a scientific specimen and an art piece.

15 Jul, 06:25 — 15 Jul, 13:16

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The sale of significant paleontological finds to private collectors raises concerns about their availability for scientific study and public display. This record-breaking price highlights the burgeoning market for dinosaur fossils, which can fetch astronomical sums, potentially diverting them from institutions dedicated to research and education.

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NPRHigh25d ago

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder.

By The Associated Press

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France 24High25d ago

T. rex skeleton fetches record $50.1 mn at US auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold Tuesday for $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders. "Gus" is one of the world's most complete T. rex skeletons -- with 183 fossilized bones -- and was discovered on a cattle ranch in South Dakota in 2021.

By FRANCE24

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