Bidding Process - A Stegosaurus skeleton might sell for six million dollars.
A Stegosaurus skeleton that's around 150 million years old could fetch up to $6 million (about €5.5 million) at a New York auction, estimate specialists. This over six-meter-long, three and a half meter-high dinosaur, named "Apex", is considered "unbelievably well-preserved" by the auction house Sotheby's. They announced this information on a Wednesday. The find was made in Colorado, USA, in 2022, and it's slated to be auctioned on July 17th.
In recent times, dinosaur skeletons or their parts have been sold for millions of dollars. Many experts share negative thoughts on the auctioning of scientifically significant skeletons.
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- The auction of the "Apex" Stegosaurus skeleton, which was discovered in Colorado, USA, in 2022, is expected to break records, as it falls under the category of expensive animal fossils sold worldwide.
- The upcoming auction in New York will showcase the well-preserved Stegosaurus skeleton, named "Apex", further highlighting the industry's fascination with scientific discoveries related to extinct animals, such as the apex predator dinosaurs.
- While some see the bidding process as an exciting opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts, others, including various animal and science experts, are critical of the auctioning of rare fossils like the dinosaur skeleton, citing its potential loss for scientific advancement and education.
- The upcoming auction in July, while garnering significant interest and bringing attention to the importance of preservation, also highlights the complex and controversial issue surrounding the sale of scientifically significant artifacts, such as the Stegosaurus skeleton, in the United States and beyond.
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