Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
A T. rex skeleton discovered in South Dakota is heading to auction with an estimated value exceeding $30 million.
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The brief
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton from South Dakota is scheduled for sale, where experts predict it could fetch $30 million or more. The specimen represents a significant paleontological find entering the private market.
Coverage from NPR and Yankton.net highlights the auction as a major commercial event, focusing on the projected price point. The reports establish the high value of the fossil but do not disclose the identity of the auction house or the specific date of the sale.
Observers should await official announcements regarding the buyer and the final sale price to determine if the estimates are met.
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Quick answers
What is being auctioned?
A T. rex skeleton discovered in South Dakota.
How much could it sell for?
Estimates suggest a price of $30 million or more.
Where is the fossil from?
The T. rex was found in South Dakota.
Coverage (3)
- A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records CNN · 45d ago
- South Dakota T. Rex Could Bring $30 Million Or More At Auction yankton.net · 45d ago
- Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million NPR · 45d ago
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