$45m dinosaur unveiled as scientists aim to reveal the secrets of ancient giants; The giant stegosaurus fossil, dubbed 'Apex,' is 11 feet (3.3 meters) tall and 27 feet (8.2 meters) nose to tail

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  • Author(s): By:By, Lawrence Matheson
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    Daily Mirror, The: Web Edition Articles (London, England), December 6, 2024 Money, 4pp
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    • Abstract:
      The American Museum of Natural History in New York is set to unveil the priciest dinosaur fossil ever found this weekend. Nicknamed "Apex," the colossal stegosaurus skeleton stands an impressive 11 feet 3.3 meters tall and stretches 27 feet 8.2 meters from nose to tail. Initially, it will catch visitors' eyes in a spacious atrium at the museum's entrance before transitioning to the permanent fossil exhibitions next year. The name of the benefactor who snapped up Apex has also been disclosed by the museum...