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A remarkably complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, discovered in western North America from the late Cretaceous period, is being put up for auction by Sotheby's in New York. This specimen is notable for its size and completeness, making it one of the most significant T. rex fossils ever found. Its potential sale at auction, with an anticipated high price tag, is causing concern within the scientific community. Historically, fossils of this magnitude were primarily acquired by museums for research and public display. However, the current trend of private sales at auction raises fears that such important scientific specimens could be lost to private collections, hindering further study and public access. This event echoes past high-profile fossil auctions, such as the sale of the T. rex named 'Sue' in 1997, which also sparked debate about the commercialization of paleontological discoveries and their impact on scientific progress.