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Jur-asset Park? T Rex skeleton could cost UHNW investor up to $30M this week
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (591+ words) Fossil fuels imagination of specialized investors as dinosaur Gus heads an ancient line up A near-complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton named Gus carries a pre-sale valuation of $30 million and a minimum opening bid of $19 million as it headlines a natural history…...
In 1994, a park ranger abseiling into a canyon 150 kilometres northwest of Sydney found a stand of trees with knobbly bark that matched 90-million-year-old fossils, and the Wollemi pine's exact location is still classified
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (127+ words) In September 1994, off-duty NSW park ranger David Noble abseiled into a slot canyon 150 kilometres from Sydney and found a stand of trees that matched 90-million-year-old fossils. Fewer than 90 wild Wollemi pines remain, and the Australian government still keeps the grove's…...
This 550-Million-Year-Old Animal Already Had Favorite Way to Turn
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (292+ words) Home › Animal & Wildlife News Reviewed by Patrisha Antonaros Research led by Scott D. Evans (Florida State University) A fossil of Spriggina floundersi collected in South Australia. Because these fossils preserve mirror-image impressions of the original animals, a leftward bend in…...
A T. rex unearthed in South Dakota could sell for up to $30 million at auction — and scientists fear that if a private collector buys it, one of Earth’s rarest records may disappear from research
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (775+ words) The last time a Tyrannosaurus rex broke the auction record, it vanished for two years. Published July 14, 2026 The last time a Tyrannosaurus rex broke the auction record, it vanished for two years. Stan, sold at Christie’s in 2020 for $31.8 million, went…...
No one knows dinosaurs better than 5-year-old record breaker Avyukt!
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (438+ words) What’s your favourite dinosaur? Most people know a few of the most popular dinosaurs, like the Tyrannosaurus Rex or the Triceratops, but this 5-year-old boy knows at least 46 of them! Avyukt Singh from India is already a legend despite his…...
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre unveils new Styxosaurus exhibit
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (371+ words) Music, food, and summer vibes at Bethel Heritage Park. Shows at 7 PM. Learn more Join us in Altona for three days of live entertainment, parade, family fun, delicious food and more. View the full schedule on the Manitoba Sunflower Festival…...
Sotheby’s T. rex fossil drives prices beyond reach of science
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (486+ words) Gus T. rex expected to fetch at least $30 million as museums lose key research specimens to wealthy collectors A Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) fossil that could become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold is going up for auction. As prices for rare…...
Thailand discovers new long-necked Dinosaur species from the Jurassic period; fossil dates back 150 million years
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (459+ words) Scientists in Thailand have identified a previously unknown species of long-necked dinosaur that roamed the Earth around 150 million years ago, marking a significant addition to Southeast Asia's prehistoric record. The newly named Uragasaurus kalasinensis belongs to the Mamenchisauridae family, a…...
T-Rex Fossil Could Fetch Millions At Auction
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (161+ words) A Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil named Gus is set to go up for auction today (Tuesday, July 14) at Sotheby's in New York City, with opening bids starting at $19 million. The fossil, found in Harding County, South Dakota, is expected to fetch…...
Sotheby's Plans Auction of Massive Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Named Gus
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (632+ words) A massive and highly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is scheduled for auction at Sotheby's in New York, as reported by The Guardian. The prehistoric specimen, nicknamed "Gus," is expected to fetch between $20 million and $30 million during Tuesday's sale. This auction…...