Shark–seal interaction off South Africa’s west coast during the early Pliocene (5 Ma)

A study of the Mio-Pliocene marine palaeoenvironment on South Africa’s west coast revealed aspects of the biology and behaviour of fossil marine mammals. Close examination showed that seals from Langebaanweg suffered from pathologies and bore marks of marine carnivore activity. This study adds to o...

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Main Author: Romala Govender
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2021-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/8837