T. Rex sets record at Sotheby’s auction
A Tyrannosaurus Rex named Gus sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record for dinosaur fossils. Described as one of the largest and most complete specimens, the sale occurred after just 10 minutes of bidding. Critics argue that private ownership restricts access for scientific research, highlighting ongoing tensions in the fossil market.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 05:17 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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