Stegosaurus Fossil Apex Displayed at Museum

Apex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City after being sold for a record-breaking $44.6 million at Sotheby's. The fossil, stretching 27 feet long and 11.5 feet high, was discovered in Colorado by paleontologist Jason Cooper and is considered one of the most complete specimens ever found. Its owner, billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin, has loaned it to the museum for four years, where it will also be the centerpiece of a new research program focusing on Stegosaurus biology. Meanwhile, three other dinosaur fossils, including Allosaurus skeletons, are set to be auctioned at Christie's in London, with expectations of fetching millions. This highlights the growing interest and significant financial investment in dinosaur fossils, as the auction of Apex surpassed previous records held by other specimens. The public can view Apex and engage with accompanying educational resources at the museum.