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Mini T. rex Skeleton Sells for Record $47 Million at Auction

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Mini T. rex Skeleton Sells for Record $47 Million at Auction

“Mini T. rex Skeleton Sells for Record $47 Million at Auction” — what this page in the network covers. A remarkably complete dinosaur fossil resembling a miniature Tyrannosaurus rex has sold for a staggering $47 million, making it one of the most expensive fossils ever auctioned. The specimen, which has not been publicly named by the seller, is believed to be a juvenile or a smaller relative of the i The specimen, which has not been publicly named by the seller, is believed to be a juvenile or a smaller relative of the iconic predator, though specific species details were not disclosed in the initial announcement.

The sale underscores the booming market for high-end natural history collectibles, where private buyers and institutions compete for rare, scientifically significant specimens. While $47 million is a colossal sum, it falls short of the record $31.8 million paid for a T. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.

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