# Multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton sale creates headache for scientists

A multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton was sold at auction, sparking concern among paleontologists. The sale highlights how private buyers can restrict scientific access to rare fossils, potentially hampering important research on dinosaur evolution.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/14/t-rex-skeleton-sothebys-auction-new-york-scientists) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:20 GMT