Why scientists are worried after a $72 million T-Rex sale | ABC NEWS
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A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sold for a record US$72 million at a Sotheby's auction. It is 11.6 metres long and includes 183 fossilised bones, making it one of the largest and most complete tyrannosaurs found. Palaeontologists have raised concerns that the surging market for dinosaur bones is putting valuable specimens into private hands. Australian Museum senior palaeontologist Matthew McCurry explains why museum collections remain essential for research and new discoveries. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/tyrannosaurus-rex-skeleton-nicknamed-gus-sells/106916724 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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