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Sotheby's T. Rex Auction Sparks Concerns Over Private Collectors Outbidding Science

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Sotheby's recent auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil has sparked concerns that wealthy private collectors are increasingly outbidding scientific institutions. This trend makes it difficult for researchers to acquire crucial specimens needed to advance our understanding of prehistoric life. The situation highlights a growing tension between scientific research and the commercialization of natural history artifacts. AI

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Sotheby's T. Rex Auction Sparks Concerns Over Private Collectors Outbidding Science

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