Meet 'Gus', the world's most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex
Summary
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named "Gus" sold for £37.4 million ($50.1 million) at a Sotheby's auction in New York. It is the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold and is one of the most complete T. rex specimens, with over 60% of its bones recovered.Key Facts
- The fossil is a Tyrannosaurus rex, about 67 million years old.
- It stands more than 12 feet (4 meters) tall.
- Over 60% of the dinosaur's bones were found, making it very complete.
- The fossil is called "Gus."
- "Gus" was discovered in 2021 on a ranch in South Dakota, USA.
- Sotheby's held the auction in New York.
- The final sale price was £37.4 million or $50.1 million.
- The winning bidder has not been publicly revealed.
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