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Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Sells for Record $50 Million at Sotheby's New York
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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
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A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named Gus sold for a record $50.13 million at Sotheby's New York auction, surpassing previous dinosaur fossil sale records. The 67-million-year-old specimen is one of the largest and best-preserved T. rex fossils, offering rare insights into the species' biology and life.
- 01T. rex skeleton named Gus sold for over $50 million at Sotheby's in New York, setting a new dinosaur fossil record.
- 02The skeleton is about 61% complete by bone count, representing 75-80% of the original mass.
- 03Gus includes rare gastralia bones and a well-preserved skull with all six sets of teeth.
- 04Signs of bite marks and healed fractures reveal evidence of violent life and injuries.
- 05The skeleton was mounted in an attacking pose with a rare inclusion of belly ribs for anatomical accuracy.
- 06Gus originates from the Hell Creek Formation, a key late Cretaceous fossil site in the U.S.
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