# Tyrannosaurus rex fossil becomes most expensive dinosaur ever sold

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was sold at auction for a record-breaking price, making it the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever. The sale highlights the growing market for rare paleontological specimens.

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- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qyq800n44o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:37:52 GMT