Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus has sold for a record-breaking £37.4 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The sale marks the highest price ever paid for a dinosaur specimen, sparking debate among scientists regarding the impact of private fossil collecting on scientific research.
Why it matters
The record-breaking sale highlights the growing trend of high-value fossil collecting among the ultra-wealthy, which some experts fear may limit public and academic access to significant natural history specimens.
Image source, Matthew Sherman By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter Published 22 minutes ago A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex has been sold for £37.4m ($50.1m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York - the most ever paid for a dinosaur.
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