news Scmp World 2026-07-14

'Gus' the T. rex Skeleton Sells for Record $50.1 Million at US Auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus,' fetched a record $50.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. This makes it the most valuable dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction.

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.

$

MXN · Minimum $10