Nanotyrannus Dinosaur Skeleton 'Jodi' Sells for $47.3 Million at Auction
A rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton named Jodi sold for $47.3 million at Sotheby's auction in New York, becoming the second-most expensive dinosaur fossil sold. Discovered in 2019 on a Montana ranch, Jodi is notable for its nearly complete skull and distinct features differentiating it from a juvenile T. rex. The sale exceeded estimates amid renewed scientific debate over Nanotyrannus's classification and concerns about private fossil ownership and research access.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 27 Oct, 07:59 pm. Other outlets followed.