Abstract
Results are presented of bone accumulations at two maternity dens adjacent to the west coast of Namibia between 1982 and 1996. Of 14,585 bones, 73%, or 10,639, could be identified representing different food items. Fur seals accounted for 84% of the assemblages, other carnivores 9%, ungulates 2% and birds 4%. The rate at which bones accumulated over time did not vary significantly. There was a tendency for bones used to identify individuals, such as mandibles and long bones, not to disintegrate at the same rate as smaller bones.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
