“We've really just found out that Nanotyrannus is real, and now one of the best skeletons is about to be sold to the highest bidder, and it's harrowing to think it could disappear into the vaults of a collector rather than displayed on a museum where it can wow and inspire kids and families and the public at large,”

Steve Brusatte · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-27

Brusatte responded to Tuesday's auction of Jodi by expressing concern the skeleton could disappear into a private collection.