South China Morning Post·2 min read·medium
‘Gus’ the T. rex fetches record US$50.1 million at US auction
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A T. rex skeleton named 'Gus' sold for a record US$50.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The sale has sparked debate among paleontologists regarding the privatization of significant scientific fossils.
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” sold on Tuesday for US$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.
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