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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
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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.
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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