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BBC World reported that a rare Nanotyrannus skeleton is going to auction in New York with a price tag of £4.5m. The sale has renewed debate in the scientific community over whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or be displayed publicly. The auction raises questions about access to fossil specimens and their scientific value. The report did not give further details on the buyer or the sale date.
Show New York on the mapSources:BBC World