Tyrannosaurus Rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named 'Gus' has set a new record as the most expensive dinosaur ever sold.
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- Primary Driver: A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named 'Gus' has set a new record as the most expensive dinosaur ever sold.
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A T. rex skeleton known as 'Gus' was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York for $50.1 million. The fossil was discovered in South Dakota.
Coverage from BBC News, The Guardian, ABC News, and CNN emphasizes that this sale establishes a new record for dinosaur fossils. The transaction took place at a New York-based auction house.
Future reports may provide further details on the buyer or the specific provenance of the South Dakota find, as current coverage focuses on the record-breaking sale price.
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How much did the T. rex fossil sell for?
The fossil sold for $50.1 million.
What is the name of the dinosaur skeleton?
The skeleton is known as 'Gus'.
Where was the T. rex found?
The dinosaur was found in South Dakota.
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A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records CNN · 90d ago broke it first
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