CRETACEOUS COLLECTIBLE: Nearly 300 T. rex bones unearthed at three sites in the U.S. and assembled into a single skeleton sold at auction in Switzerland for 4.8 million francs ($5.3 million), below the expected price.
Nearly 300 Tyrannosaurus rex bones that were dug up from three sites in the United States and assembled into a single skeleton sold Tuesday at an auction in Switzerland for 4.8 million francs , below the expected price.
“It could be that it was a composite — that could be why the purists didn't go for it,” Karl Green, the auction house’s marketing director, said by phone. “It's a fair price for the dino. I hope it's going to be shown somewhere in public.” Koller said “original bone material” comprised more than half of the restored skeleton. The auction house said the skull was particularly rare and also remarkably well-preserved.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A 3D scan of 300-million-year-old species reveals it had no bonesA team of researchers in Japan say that the 300 million year old Tully monster was not a vertebrate. Its anatomy has confounded many scientists ever since its discovery in 1950s.
Read more »
Volkswagen reveals the ID.7, new flagship EV with more than 300 miles of rangeVolkswagen's new ID.7 will serve as a flagship for the automaker's growing line of mainstream EVs.
Read more »
Rogers to move 300 international Shaw call centre jobs to Western CanadaThe jobs will be located in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba, contributing to a requirement that Rogers create 3,000 new jobs in Western Canada.
Read more »
Studies reveal how octopuses evolved to sense their surroundings over 300 million yearsTwo separate studies reveal how these squishy and mysterious beings, octopuses and squids have evolved over time to sense their marine surroundings.
Read more »
David’s Bridal Files for BankruptcyWith 300 stores – mostly in the U.S. — David’s Bridal bankruptcy news may concern thousands of brides, bridesmaids and prom-goers with existing orders or plans for David’s Bridal purchases.
Read more »
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy protection, may close all storesDavid’s Bridal filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time and is preparing to close its nearly 300 stores if it can’t quickly find a buyer.
Read more »