Why the sale of a T. rex fossil could be a big loss for science
A dinosaur dubbed 'Maximus' is the latest in line for auction
Sotheby’s auction house is putting a T. rex skull dubbed Maximus (pictured) up for auction in December. It’s expected to sell for at least $15 million.
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Tyrannosaurus rex isn’t just a king to paleontologists — the dinosaur increasingly reigns over the world of art auctions.