A highly sought-after Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton went under the hammer at an exclusive event recently. The record-breaking auction price hit an unprecedented high.
A previous T. rex set the old record for the prior sum. The anonymous buyer of this specimen remains hidden. The skeleton is almost complete and includes rare parts.
Experts warn that closed sales restrict critical fossils from scientists. Research labs need open access to bones to study them. This recent deal continues to drive dinosaur prices into the tens of millions range.