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ABOUT THE BOOK

This book summarizes the evolution of carnivorous mammals in the Cenozoic of South America. It presents paleontological information on the two main mammalian carnivorous groups in South America; Metatheria and Eutheria. The topics include the origin, systematics, phylogeny, paleoecology and evolution of the Sparassodonta and Carnivora. The book is based on a wide variety of published sources from the last few decades.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 1-16

2. Paleoenvironment, Tectonics, and Paleobiogeography

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 17-38

3. South American Endemic Mammalian Predators (Order Sparassodonta)

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 39-84

4. South American Fossil Carnivorans (Order Carnivora)

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 85-136

5. The Fossil Record of Mammalian Carnivores in South America: Bias and Limitations

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 137-154

6. Evolution and Biological Context of South American Mammalian Carnivores During the Cenozoic and the Biological Context

   • Francisco Juan Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

   Pages 155-196