A rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus, a smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex, sold for $47.3 million at Sotheby's in New York, according to The Guardian. The fossil, named "Jodi" after its discoverer in 2019, became the second most valuable dinosaur ever sold at auction.
The auction house reported that the sale followed a twelve-minute bidding battle involving six bidders competing both online and over the phone. The final bid was placed via telephone, marking a dramatic conclusion to the high-stakes sale.
Sotheby's highlighted the significance of the specimen, noting its rarity and scientific importance. The Nanotyrannus, which lived during the Late Cretaceous period, provides valuable insights into the evolution of tyrannosaurids and represents one of the most complete specimens of its kind ever discovered.
Source: The Guardian.
