Largest Stegosaurus Skeleton Ever Found to Be Auctioned for Up to $6 Million
Discovered in Colorado, the nearly complete fossil named 'Apex' raises debate over private fossil sales and scientific access.
- Jason Cooper discovered the stegosaurus fossil, named 'Apex,' on his property in May 2022.
- The skeleton is 11 feet tall, over 20 feet long, and about 70% complete.
- Apex will be auctioned at Sotheby's in July, estimated to fetch $4-6 million.
- Paleontologists argue such significant finds should be preserved in museums for public education and research.
- Sotheby's has documented the entire process from discovery to sale, ensuring transparency.