Un schelet de Tyrannosaurus rex a doborât toate recordurile la licitație. Cu cât s-a vândut

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named 'Gus' was sold for a record $50.1 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. This specimen, approximately 67 million years old, consists of 183 fossilized bones, making it one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found. The auction lasted ten minutes with seven bidders participating. Prior estimates suggested it would sell for between $20 and $30 million. 'Gus' measures about 11.6 meters in length and 3.8 meters in height, showcasing exceptional excavation and preparation quality. Despite criticism from experts regarding the sale of scientifically significant specimens, dinosaur skeletons have fetched millions at auctions in recent years.