Mystery Bidder Purchases T. rex Fossil 'Gus' for Record $50 Million
A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, known as 'Gus,' sold for a historic price in the United States.
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A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, known as 'Gus,' sold for a historic price in the United States.
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A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, known as 'Gus,' fetched a record-breaking price at an auction held in New York on July 15, 2026.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:20 AMworld
One of the largest and most complete T-rex skeletons, discovered in South Dakota, sets a new record as the most valuable dinosaur fossil sold at auction.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 1:24 AMworld
A 67 million-year-old T. rex skeleton named Gus becomes the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold, surpassing previous records.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:11 PM
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A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus, discovered in South Dakota's Badlands, is expected to fetch up to $30 million at a New York auction, raising concerns among scientists.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 9:19 AM
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The fossil known as 'Gus' will be offered for sale on Tuesday, continuing the trend of dinosaur bones being sold to private collectors.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 1:27 AMShowing 1-6 of 6 articles.