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Nanotyrannus Skeleton Auctioned for $47.3 Million in New York
- A Nanotyrannus skeleton, nicknamed 'Jodi,' was auctioned for $47.3 million at Sotheby’s in New York.
- The auction has sparked debate within the scientific community about the ownership of dinosaur remains.
- The Nanotyrannus is considered a cousin of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- The fossil was sold at a private auction, not a public institution.
- The high price reflects the rarity and scientific significance of the specimen.
Articles (5)
BBC News·
Rare dinosaur skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
BBC News·
Nanotyrannus skeleton auctioned for $47.3m in New York
The New York Times·
Skeleton of Nanotyrannus ‘Jodi,’ T. Rex’s Cousin, Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million
BBC News·
Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
Google News·
Dinosaur skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag