Gus the T. rex Sells for Record $50.1M | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews A record-shattering $50.1 million sale made history when a nearly complete T. rex fossil, nicknamed Gus, became the most expensive dinosaur ever auctioned—outbidding rivals like Stan and Apex. Discovered in South Dakota in 2021 and named for a deceased rancher, Gus sparked a dramatic 10-minute bidding war. Now scientists are calling for public access, arguing that such scientifically vital fossils should be displayed for research and education. While private ownership isn’t new, the hope remains that Gus will eventually join museums, ensuring future generations can marvel at and learn from this prehistoric giant—the true “King of the Tyrant Lizards.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/324f308e3d8c29f5