法国将拍卖1.5亿年前的神秘恐龙骨架

LYON, France — The fossilized skeleton of an unidentified type of dinosaur is set to be auctioned in Paris in June and could fetch up to 1.8 million euros ($2.22 million), auctioneers said.

法国里昂的拍卖商称，一种类型不明的恐龙化石骨架将于今年6月在巴黎被拍卖，售价可能高达180万欧元(约合222万美元)。

Almost 29 feet long, the skeleton is unusually complete, at almost 70 percent whole.

此骨架将近29英尺长，异常完整，完整度达到几乎70%。

It’s 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.

人们认为这是一种肉食性兽脚亚目类恐龙，这类恐龙有中空的骨头和三趾的足，埃里克.米克尔说，他是一名与Aguttes拍卖行合作的古生物专家。

But beyond that, scientists are still stumped and have spotted differences with known species, he added.

他补充说，除此之外，科学家们仍被难住了，他们发现了其与已知物种的差异。

“Nothing else is known,” Mickeler said.

“没有什么是已知的。”米克尔说。

The skeleton, now on exhibit in the French city of Lyon to possible buyers such as museums or private collectors before the June 4 auction, is estimated to be worth between $1.4 million and $2.22 million.

在6月4日的拍卖之前，这具骨架将在法国城市里昂展出给潜在买家，比如博物馆或私人收藏家，估价在140万美元到222万美元之间。

It was found in Wyoming in 2013 and belongs to an unnamed British businessman.

它于2013年在怀俄明州被发现，属于一位不愿透露姓名的英国商人。

It will be installed on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for the sale. Potential buyers can bid in euros or in bitcoin.

它将被安装在埃菲尔铁塔的第一层出售。有意向的买家可以用欧元或比特币竞拍。