T. rex sells for $50M, most expensive dinosaur fossil in auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named 'Gus' sold at a Sotheby's auction for $50.1 million, setting a new record for the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold. The sale reflects a growing trend of wealthy collectors investing in rare natural history specimens.
Why it matters
The commercialization of paleontological specimens raises concerns among scientists regarding the loss of scientific data and public access to fossils.
A Tyrannosaurus rex specimen sold at Sotheby's for $50.1 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.
The article balances the financial success of the auction with the concerns raised by the scientific community.
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