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TEHRAN, June 03 - The fossilized skeleton of an unidentified type of dinosaur is set to be auctioned in Paris on Monday, June 4, on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, and could fetch up to 1.8 million euros ($2.22 million).
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - Almost nine meters long, the skeleton is unusually complete, at almost 70 percent whole. It is believed to be from the carnivorous, theropod group of dinosaurs, which had hollow bones and three-toed feet, said Eric Mickeler, a paleontological expert working with auction house Aguttes.
But beyond that scientists are still stumped and have spotted differences with known species, such as more teeth and a more substantial pelvis. The skeleton is estimated to be worth between 1.2 million and 1.8 million euros.
It was found at a site on the Morrison Formation in Wyoming, in the United States, in 2013 and belongs to an unnamed British businessman. It was installed on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for the sale. Potential buyers can bid in euros or in digital currency bitcoin.
(Source: Reuters)
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