Here is the rewritten story with the numeric claim removed: A rare dinosaur skeleton has been auctioned in New York, sparking debate in the scientific community about the ownership of dinosaur remains. The skeleton, a nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex, was sold at an auction house in Manhattan on Tuesday. The buyer was not publicly disclosed. The sale is one of the highest prices paid for a dinosaur skeleton at auction, with reports suggesting it may have reached a record-breaking figure. The auction comes as the scientific community grapples with the ethics of private ownership of dinosaur remains. Some argue that these fossils should be preserved in public institutions, where they can be studied and appreciated by the public. Others believe that private collectors can provide the resources and expertise needed to properly care for and study these ancient relics. The sale of the T. rex skeleton is a significant event in the world of paleontology, and is likely to fuel the debate about the ownership of dinosaur remains.