How much is at rex fossil worth?
The famous Tyrannosaurus rex specimen went at auction for $31.8 million on October 6. That’s more than twice the adjusted value of Sue, the most complete T. rex yet found, which sold for over $8.3 million in 1997. But to researchers, fossils are literally priceless.
Where are T rex fossils found?
Paleontologists have found most T. rex fossils in the Northwest, in states such as Montana and South Dakota. T. rex fossils have also been found in Alberta, Canada.
How many T rex fossils are there?
Calculating that T. rex survived for about 127,000 generations before becoming extinct, the researchers came up with a figure of 2.5 billion individuals over the species’ entire existence. Only 32 adult T. rex have been discovered as fossils, so the fossil record accounts for just one in about every 80 million T.
What is the biggest T rex in the world?
Paleontologists have reported that a Tyrannosaurus rex unearthed in Canada – nicknamed “Scotty” – is the world’s largest so far, at 43 feet (13 meters) long.
Are there any real dinosaur bones?
The “dinosaur bones” that you see on display at the Museum aren’t really bones at all. Through the process of fossilization, ancient animal bones are turned into rock.
Where can you see the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton?
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Where is the largest dinosaur skeleton?
Argentina
What is the biggest type of dinosaur?
Dreadnoughtus. Dreadnoughtus, the largest dinosaur whose size can be calculated reliably. A very complete fossil of this sauropod was unearthed in 2009. In life Dreadnoughtus was 26 metres (85 feet) long and weighed about 65 tons.
Do Megalodons still exist?
Megalodon is NOT alive today, it went extinct around 3.5 million years ago. Go to the Megalodon Shark Page to learn the real facts about the largest shark to ever live, including the actual research about it’s extinction.