Apatosaurus Skeleton Sells for 6 Million Euros

A 22-meter-long Apatosaurus skeleton, nicknamed Vulcan, was auctioned in Paris for six million euros (approximately $6.4 million), making it the largest dinosaur skeleton ever sold at auction. The skeleton, which is around 150 million years old and comprises 75-80% original bones, was excavated in Wyoming, USA, between 2019 and 2021 and underwent two years of restoration in France. The anonymous buyer plans to display the skeleton in a museum, allowing public access to the remarkable find. Previously, the record for the highest-priced dinosaur skeleton was held by 'Big John,' which sold for six million euros in 2021. The thriving fossil market also includes a recently sold Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton for $45 million at Sotheby’s in New York. The auction reflects the growing interest in paleontological finds and their significance in scientific research and public education.