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Gus the T. rex Shatters Dinosaur Auction Record | Odessa News
A T. rex fossil nicknamed Gus just smashed records, selling for $51 million—the most expensive dinosaur ever auctioned. Discovered in South Dakota in 2021, this 67-million-year-old specimen took five years to excavate and restore, named in honor of a rancher who passed away during the process. The lightning-fast auction saw seven bidders compete in just ten minutes. Scientists are now urging museums to display such fossils publicly, arguing they’re vital for future research and education. Gus joins a legacy of iconic dinosaurs like Sue and Stan, now on display in museums around the world. As…
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