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Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
NPR News Monday 13 July 2026, 00:14 UTC By Chandelis Duster 1 min read
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Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, is pictured during a press preview at Sotheby's in New York City on July 1.'/>The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, is pictured during a press preview at Sotheby's in New York City on July 1.'/>

The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.

(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

Sotheby's (ORG) New York City (LOCATION) Gus (PERSON) Timothy A. Clary (PERSON)
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