A dinosaur skeleton sold for 47.3 million dollars at an auction in New York

A skeleton of the Nanotyrannus dinosaur was sold for $47.3 million at a New York auction, significantly exceeding expectations. Previously thought to be a juvenile T. rex, it was confirmed to belong to a distinct genus. The skeleton, consisting of around 191 fossil elements, is nearly complete and in excellent condition. The auction attracted six bidders and lasted 12 minutes, making it the second most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold. This sale has reignited the debate over whether scientifically valuable fossils should be privately owned or accessible in public collections. Experts express concern about the implications of such sales for public access to significant paleontological finds.