Dinosaur fossil sales to private collectors raise concerns for scientific research

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A Triceratops fossil named "Trey" sold for $5.55 million, highlighting the escalating commercial value of dinosaur specimens. Demand from wealthy collectors has driven up prices for dinosaur fossils, with several specimens fetching tens of millions in recent years. Researchers worry that scientifically valuable fossils are increasingly going into private hands, potentially limiting public access and scientific study.


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