(VIDEO) Gus the T. Rex Could Fetch $30 Million at Sotheby's, Sparking Scientific Debate Over Fossil Ownership
A T. rex skeleton named Gus is expected to fetch $20-$30 million at Sotheby's auction, raising concerns about private sales limiting scientific access to significant fossils.
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Gus the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton at Sotheby's auction house in New York City, US July 1, 2026. — Reuters A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nick
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The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the
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