What is "Sue"?
Q: What is "Sue"?
A: "Sue" is a nickname for FMNH PR 2081, which is one of the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever found.
Q: Who discovered Sue?
A: Sue was discovered in the summer of 1990 by Sue Hendrickson, a paleontologist.
Q: Why was the fossil named "Sue"?
A: The fossil was named after the person who discovered it, Sue Hendrickson.
Q: Who prepared the bones of Sue?
A: The Black Hills Institute staff retrieved and prepared the bones of Sue.
Q: Was there a dispute over the ownership of the fossil?
A: Yes, there was a long dispute between the owners of the land, the Sioux tribe, the United States Department of the Interior, and the Black Hills Institute.
Q: How much was Sue sold for?
A: Sue was auctioned in October 1997 for US$8.36 million, which was the highest amount ever paid for a dinosaur fossil.
Q: Where can the skeleton of Sue be seen?
A: After preparation, the skeleton of Sue became a permanent feature at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois.
