Further remains of Carnivora (Mammalia) from the Sterkfontein hominid site
Date
1997
Authors
Turner, A.
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Publisher
Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research
Abstract
New specimens of Carnivora from late Pliocene deposits at the Sterkfontein hominid site are
described. Proteles is now added to the faunal list and the hyaena Chasmaporthetes nitidula is also
identified in the Member 2 assemblage From the Silberberg Grono. With a larger sample, Members 4
and 5 are now seen to have essentially the same large carnivore guild, a mix of extant and extinct taxa.
An updated checklist of taxa is provided.
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Keywords
Sterkfontein, Carnivora, carnivore guild structure
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