A highly sought-after Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton went under the hammer at a major event recently. The record-breaking auction price reached a new high.
A similar T. rex sold last year for the prior sum. The anonymous buyer of this specimen is not disclosed. The skeleton is nearly complete and includes uncommon parts.
Experts argue that private sales restrict key fossils from scientists. Study labs require full access to bones to analyze them. This latest deal continues to push dinosaur prices into the tens of millions range.