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Rare Nanotyrannus Skeleton Fetches $47.3 Million at New York Auction
By Rhyter Times Desk · 17h ago
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| BBCCenter | Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction | first |
| The GuardianLeft | Rare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m at New York auction | +4 h |
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A rare Nanotyrannus fossil skeleton sold for $47.3 million during an auction in New York, according to reports from The Guardian and the BBC.
The specimen, known as "Jodi" after the finder who unearthed the remains in 2019, was sold at Sotheby's and ranks as the second most expensive dinosaur auctioned to date, The Guardian reported. Meanwhile, the BBC noted that the high-profile transaction has reignited concerns among researchers regarding whether significant prehistoric remains belong in private collections or on public display.
How outlets are covering this
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton has been sold at a New York auction for $47.3 million. The sale marks one of the highest prices ever paid for a fossil while prompting renewed concern from scientists over private ownership of dinosaur remains.
Shared reporting
- A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton was sold at an auction in New York.
- The winning bid for the fossil reached $47.3 million.
Different framing
- The Guardian highlighted the record-setting commercial nature of the sale, citing Sotheby's statement that the specimen is the second most valuable dinosaur ever auctioned.
- The BBC framed the sale around the renewed ethical dispute among scientists over fossil privatization versus preservation for public viewing.
Why it matters
The massive valuation underscores the booming commercial market for prehistoric specimens, which scientific researchers often argue threatens academic access to critical paleontological discoveries.
Sources
- Rare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m at New York auction
The guardian · 2d ago
- Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
BBC · 2d ago
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