Further remains of Carnivora (Mammalia) from the Sterkfontein hominid site

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 essentia lly the same large carnivore gui ld, a mix of ex tant and extinct taxa.An updated checkJist of taxa is provided.