Record-breaking Stegosaurus Fossil Sells for $44.6M

A 150-million-year-old, nearly complete Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed 'Apex' was sold at auction for a record-breaking $44.6 million in New York. The fossil, estimated to be one of the most complete ever found, exceeded the initial expectations of $4-6 million. The sale set a new world record for the most expensive fossil auctioned, surpassing the previous record held by a T-Rex skeleton. 'Apex' was unearthed in 2022 in Colorado and is significantly larger than other known Stegosaurus specimens, showcasing 254 out of 319 bone elements. The sale reflects the thriving dinosaur remains market, with a growing trend in auctioning such rare fossils.