$72 Million T-Rex Fossil Sparks Fears Dinosaurs Are Becoming Billionaires' Toys | 10 News+

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A Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil nicknamed "Gus" has sold for almost $72 million AUD, making it the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. While collectors celebrate the record-breaking sale, palaeontologists warn that priceless fossils are increasingly ending up in private collections instead of museums, limiting scientific research and public access. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10NewsPlus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10newsplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10newsplus/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/tennewsplus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tWZ6sIJTQ2WHgYdjgaAA7?si=cb30d7fd3d3541fa 10 News+ airs at 6pm on Monday to Friday and at 6:30pm on Sunday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news/ or https://youtube.com/live/RTZByrNK0KM?feature=share 10 News+ is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount. Experts fear dinosaurs are becoming status symbols for the ultra-weal