Since the 1930s, the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (former Transvaal Museum) in Pretoria, South Africa, has served as one of the primary repositories for Pliocene and Pleistocene faunal specimens. This includes many non-hominin holotype and paratype specimens of primates, carnivores, and other mammals.
In an effort to increase accessibility of the Plio-Pleistocene Palaeontology Section collections, Dr. Justin W. Adams initiated a digitisation project in collaboration with Ms. Stephany Potze (curator of the Section) in 2014. With the assistance of graduate students Angela Olah and Matt McCurry, we have combined surface scanning (Artec Spider; Artec Group, Luxembourg) and computerized tomography (CT and microCT) to make available the first comprehensive digital archive of faunal specimens from the collections.
This archive has started by providing surface scan and tomographic data on all specimens in the DNMNH Plio-Pleistocene Section vault (the ‘Broom Room’) as described in Adams et al. (2015). Since the original publication we have expanded the archive to include further specimen surface scans, CT and microCT datasets (noted below as ‘Archive Version 2.0) that are summarised in this table. Further updates will be posted here as they become available.
All data is freely accessible through the online digital repository MorphoSource pending approval of a short research proposal and signed agreement acknowledging the conditions of access (to satisfy current Museum policy for access to curated heritage objects).
The application form and conditions of access are available here and can be submitted via email to Stephany Potze (stephany.potze@gmail.com) or Justin Adams (justin.adams@monash.edu).
All surface meshes are available as STL and full-colour PLY and VRML (on request) and have been cross-checked as viewable in Artec Studio, MeshLab V1.3.2, Landmark Editor, and Rhino V4. The tomographic datasets (CT/microCT) are available as ZIP archived TIFF stacks (and several alternative formats on request). The DOI for all media files for each specimen currently available on MorphoSource are provided below.
Further information on this project is detailed in Adams et al. (2015) via the PLoS ONE website. Additionally an interview about the project can be found on 'The Integrative Paleontologists' Blog at PLOS One, see Part-1 and Part-2.
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: atrox
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Right mandibular m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5294
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5502
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: atrox
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Maxillary left M1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5295
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5504
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: mesomelas pappos
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1956a
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: mesomelas
Specimen Description: Partial cranium and right mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5286 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5287
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5492 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5493
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: mesomelas pappos
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1956a
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: mesomelas
Specimen Description: Mandible (Right and Left) and isolated right m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5288 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5289 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5290
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5494 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5495 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5496
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Minaars
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: antiquus
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: mesomelas
Specimen Description: Near complete cranium in matrix
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5293
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5501
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: brevirostris
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: brevrirostris
Specimen Description: Partial cranium and left mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5284 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5285
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5490 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5491
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Canis
Original Species: antiquus
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937a
Current Genus: Canis
Current Species: mesomelas
Specimen Description: Mandible (Right and Left); This is the type, not the known Minaars specimen
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5291 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5292
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5498 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5499
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Thos
Original Species: terblanchei
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Nyctereutes
Current Species: terblanchei
Specimen Description: Crushed cranium with left mandible; isolated right mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5436 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5437
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5563 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5564
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Taung
Original Genus: Vulpes
Original Species: pattisoni
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Vulpes
Current Species: pattisoni
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5444
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5626
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Vulpes
Original Species: pulcher
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937a
Current Genus: Vulpes
Current Species: pulcher
Specimen Description: Partial left mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5441
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5627
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Bolts Farm Pit 23
Original Genus: Dinofelis
Original Species: barlowi
Original/Primary publication: Cooke (unpublished); and Cooke, 1991
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: barlowi
Specimen Description: Cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5362
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5527
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Bolts Farm Pit 23
Original Genus: Dinofelis
Original Species: barlowi
Original/Primary publication: Cooke (unpublished); and Cooke, 1991
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: barlowi
Specimen Description: Mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5363
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5528
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Therailurus
Original Species: piveteaui
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955c
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: piveteaui
Specimen Description: Partial cranium (with isolated r zyg fragment scanned separate)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5370 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5371
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5534 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5535
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Therailurus
Original Species: piveteaui
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955c
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: piveteaui
Specimen Description: Partial mandible with p4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5536
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5537
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Therailurus
Original Species: piveteaui
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955c
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: piveteaui
Specimen Description: Partial mandible with m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5414
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5538
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Megantereon
Original Species: barlowi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: barlowi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium with fragmentary right maxillary dentition
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5364
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5529
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Megantereon
Original Species: barlowi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: barlowi
Specimen Description: Partial left maxillary canine
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5530
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5531
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein
Original Genus: Machairodus
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Dinofelis
Current Species: barlowi
Specimen Description: Left maxillary carnassial (p4)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5532
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5533
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Megantereon
Original Species: eurynodon
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Megantereon
Current Species: whitei
Specimen Description: Partial cranium, left and right canines
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5424 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5425 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5426
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5548 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5549 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5550
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein
Original Genus: Machairodus
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1939
Current Genus: Machairodus
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Isolated right canine
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5422
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5546
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Megantereon
Original Species: gracile
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Megantereon
Current Species: whitei
Specimen Description: Partial right mandible with p4/m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5427
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5551
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Bolts Farm
Original Genus: Machairodus
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Machairodus
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Isolated left maxillary canine
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5423
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5547
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Skurweberg
Original Genus: Felis
Original Species: whitei
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Megantereon
Current Species: whitei
Specimen Description: Left mandible with p3-m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5428
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5552
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Bolts Farm
Original Genus: Felis
Original Species: shawi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Panthera
Current Species: leo
Specimen Description: Partial cranium and isolated canine (scanned separately)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5442 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5443
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5568 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5569
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Felis
Original Species: crassidens
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Panthera
Current Species: pardus
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla with P3 and P4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5445
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5570
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Panthera
Original Species: pardus incurva
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1956b
Current Genus: Panthera
Current Species: pardus
Specimen Description: Cranium and mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5446 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5447
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5571 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5572
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Herpestes
Original Species: mesotes
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1956c
Current Genus: Atilax
Current Species: mesotes
Specimen Description: Partial cranium and right and left mandibles
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5280 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5281 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5282
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5484 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5485 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5486
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Clyde Trading Company
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: ultra latidens
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5352
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5517
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Clyde Trading Company
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: ultra latidens
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5353
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5518
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Clyde Trading Company
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: ultra latidens
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5354
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5519
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Hyaena
Original Species: striata
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1939
Current Genus: Hyaena
Current Species: cf. hyaena
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5420
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5544
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Hyaena
Original Species: bellax
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Pachycrocuta
Current Species: bellax
Specimen Description: Partial cranium and mandibles (3 portions: cranium, R max, R man)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5438 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5439 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5440
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5565 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5566 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5567
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: spelaea capensis
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1939
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5355
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5939
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: spelaea capensis
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5356
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5521
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Lycyaena
Original Species: silberbergi
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Lycyaenops
Current Species: silberbergi
Specimen Description: Partial left mandible with p2-p4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5300
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5512
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Lycyaena
Original Species: nitidula
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial right mandible with symphysis and p2-p4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5299
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5509
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Leecyaena
Original Species: forfex
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Hyaena
Current Species: hyaena
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5419
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5543
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Leecyaena
Original Species: forfex
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Parahyaena
Current Species: brunnea
Specimen Description: Left mandible with p3-m1; peg m2
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5474
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5588
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Leecyaena
Original Species: forfex
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955b
Current Genus: Parahyaena
Current Species: brunnea
Specimen Description: Right mandible with p3-m1; alv for m2
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5476
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5589
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: venustula
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955a
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta
Specimen Description: Right mandible with p2-m1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5361
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5526
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Hyaena
Original Species: brunnea dispar
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1955a
Current Genus: Parahyaena
Current Species: brunnea
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla with P3, partial P4, M1
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5477
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5590
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Lycyaena
Original Species: silberbergi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Lycyaenops
Current Species: silberbergi
Specimen Description: Crushed left and right mandible in matrix with premolars
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5301
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5513
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Lycyaena
Original Species: silberbergi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Lycyaenops
Current Species: silberbergi
Specimen Description: Partial maxillae and mandibles
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5602
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5516
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Crocuta
Original Species: crocuta ultra
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1954
Current Genus: Crocuta
Current Species: crocuta/ultra
Specimen Description: Near complete skull in four scans (mandibles, viscerocran w/max, neurocran)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5357 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5358 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5359 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5360
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5522 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5523 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5524 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5525
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10066
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10065
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10090
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10089
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10072
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10071
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10074
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10073
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Chasmaporthetes
Current Species: nitidula
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10076
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10075
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Parahyaena
Current Species: brunnea
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10078
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10077
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 3
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Aonyx
Current Species: capensis
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10095
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10094
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus:
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Current Genus: Antidorcas
Current Species: recki
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10049
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10091
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Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Redunca
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Horn core
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9978
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9977
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Redunca
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Horn core
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9976
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9975
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Buffalo Cave
Original Genus: Bos
Original Species: makapaani
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937a
Current Genus: Bos'
Current Species: makapaani
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5283
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5487
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Bolt's Farm
Original Genus: Notochoerus
Original Species: meadowsi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Collection of maxillary third molar, both maxillary canines, partial hemimandibles, and left mandibular dentition (6 separate scans)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5429 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5430 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5431 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5432 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5975 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5976 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6579 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6580
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5553 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5554 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5555 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5556 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5977 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5978 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6581 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6582
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5582
Site/Deposit: Bolt's Farm Pit 3
Original Genus: Phacochoerus
Original Species: modestus
Original/Primary publication: Cooke, 1993b
Current Genus: Phacochoerus
Current Species: antiquus
Specimen Description: Near complete cranium with mandible (left mandible as separate scan)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5497 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5500
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5597 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5598
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Phacochoerus
Original Species: antiquus
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Phacochoerus
Current Species: antiquus
Specimen Description: Nearly complete cranium (scanned as cranium and left mandible separate; break of old plaster line)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5488 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5489
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5940 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5941
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5584
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 5
Original Genus: Suidae
Original Species: indet.
Original/Primary publication: Brain, 1981
Current Genus: Suidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Mandible with partial m2
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5455
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5623
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 2
Original Genus: Phacochoerus
Original Species: antiquus
Original/Primary publication: Ewer, 1956d
Current Genus: Phacochoerus
Current Species: antiquus
Specimen Description: Partial mandible with dentition
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5482
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5606
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 2
Original Genus: Phacochoerus
Original Species: modestus
Original/Primary publication: Brain, 1981 and Cooke, 1993b
Current Genus: Phacochoerus
Current Species: antiquus
Specimen Description: Near complete maxilla with dentition
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5236
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5608
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5586
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus: Metridiochoerus
Original Species: andrewsi
Original/Primary publication: Cooke, 1993b
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Partial mandible in two portions
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5434 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5435
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5561 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5562
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Canine
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9980
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9979
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Left Lower M3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10165
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Right lower M3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10167
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Left upper M3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10342
Site/Deposit: Gondolin GD 2
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Metridiochoerus
Current Species: andrewsi
Specimen Description: Right upper M3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10166
Site/Deposit: Bolt's Farm
Original Genus: Atelerix
Original Species: major
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937a
Current Genus: Erinaceus (Atelerix)
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5279
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5483
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Parital cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5479
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5611
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5475
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5613
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5473
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5614
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers B
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5472
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5615
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Gladysvale
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: obermeyerae
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5480
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5610
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial mandible (right and left)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5478
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5612
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial left mandible and symphysis
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5459
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5621
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial right maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5466
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5619
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: robertsi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1948
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: antiqua
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5481
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5609
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Procavia
Original Species: transvaalensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher, 1956
Current Genus: Procavia
Current Species: transvaalensis
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5464
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5620
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: -
Original Genus: Pronolagus
Original Species: intermedius
Original/Primary publication: -
Current Genus: Pronolagus
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5457
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5622
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: -
Original Genus: Lepus
Original Species: bolti
Original/Primary publication: -
Current Genus: Lepus
Current Species: sp.
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5421
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5545
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Equus
Original Species: capensis
Original/Primary publication: Churcher 1970
Current Genus: Equus
Current Species: capensis
Specimen Description: Near complete maxilla with dentition
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5417
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5541
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Eurygnathohippus
Current Species: cornelianus
Specimen Description: Right upper P4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10169
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Eurygnathohippus
Current Species: cornelianus
Specimen Description: Left upper P3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10170
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Eurygnathohippus
Current Species: cornelianus
Specimen Description: Left upper P4
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI:
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI:
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10171
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: angusticeps
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5454
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5574
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5920
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: broomi
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: izodi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5471
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5587
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: broomi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5511
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5592
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: whitei
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5605
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5594
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: broomi
Original/Primary publication: Jones, 1937
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5507
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5593
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Type Site
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: jonesi
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: jonesi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5503
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5596
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: major
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940
Current Genus: Gorgopithecus
Current Species: major
Specimen Description: Left maxillary M2 and M3
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5418
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5542
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Skurweberg
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Papio (Dinopithecus)
Current Species: ingens
Specimen Description: Partial mandible (symph and toothrows)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5415
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5539
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Unknown (potentially Holocene surface collection)
Original Genus: Papio
Original Species: spelaeus
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1936
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas ursinus
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5469
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5585
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Skurweberg
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1940 and Freedman 1957
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5463
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5581
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Skurweberg
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Broom, 1937b
Current Genus: Papio (Dinopithecus)
Current Species: ingens
Specimen Description: Partial cranium in matrix with exposed maxillary molars
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5456
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5575
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Brain, 1981
Current Genus: Papio (Dinopithecus)
Current Species: ingens
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5462
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5580
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus: Parapapio
Original Species: coronatus
Original/Primary publication: Broom and Robinson, 1950
Current Genus: Cercopithecoides
Current Species: williamsi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5595
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5505
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10845
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Theropithecus
Original Species: danielli
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Theropithecus
Current Species: oswaldi
Specimen Description: Partial right mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5452
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5624
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Theropithecus
Original Species: danielli
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Theropithecus
Current Species: oswaldi
Specimen Description: Partial left mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5451
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5625
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Theropithecus
Original Species: danielli
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Theropithecus
Current Species: oswaldi
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla and nasal region
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5448
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5591
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus: Papio
Original Species: angusticeps
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5453
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5573
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5938
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Papio (Dinopithecus)
Current Species: ingens
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5599
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5576
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10846
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Papio
Original Species: robinsoni
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Parital cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5465
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5583
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Dinopithecus
Original Species: ingens
Original/Primary publication: Brain, 1981
Current Genus: Papio (Dinopithecus)
Current Species: ingens
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5577
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5578
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5918
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9951
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9950
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9954
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9953
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla (right)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9956
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9955
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9958
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9957
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9960
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9959
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9962
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9961
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9964
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9963
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla (left)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9968
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9967
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10156 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10157 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10158
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10159 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10160 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10161
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10163 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10164
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10162 | doi:10.17602/M2/M10288
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10341
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9970
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9969
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10048
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10047
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
Original Genus:
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible (right)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9982
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9981
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Site/Deposit: Kromdraai A
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10093
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10092
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Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10058
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10057
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Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10060
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10059
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Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: angusticeps
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
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Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5926
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10086
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10085
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Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10080
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Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10082
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10081
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Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10084
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10083
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Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Papio
Current Species: hamadryas robinsoni
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10088
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10087
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10154
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10153
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
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Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10097
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10096
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
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Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10144
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10143
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
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Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10146
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10145
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10148
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10147
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10150
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10149
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Parapapio
Current Species: broomi
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10152
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10151
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Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus:
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Current Genus: Theropithecus
Current Species: oswaldi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium
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Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10847
Site/Deposit: Swartkrans Member 1
Original Genus: Cercopithecoides
Original Species: molletti
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Cercopithecoides
Current Species: willamsi
Specimen Description: Maxilla
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5297
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5506
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5919
Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus: Cercopithecoides
Original Species: williamsi
Original/Primary publication: Freedman, 1957
Current Genus: Cercopithecoides
Current Species: williamsi
Specimen Description: Partial cranium with associated partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5604 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6577
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5508 | doi:10.17602/M2/M6578
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5921 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5922 | doi:10.17602/M2/M5923
Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Cercopithecoides
Current Species: williamsi
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9966
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9965
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Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Cercopithecoides
Current Species: williamsi
Specimen Description: Partial mandible
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9974
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9973
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Site/Deposit: Coopers A
Original Genus:
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Current Genus: Cercopithecidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Proximal radius
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9972
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M9971
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Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
Original Species:
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Current Genus: Cercopithecidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Pelvis
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10051
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10050
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Cercopithecidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Proximal radius
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10053
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10052
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Cercopithecidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Proximal radius
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10055
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10054
Tomography (CT/microCT) DOI:
Site/Deposit: Kromdraai B
Original Genus:
Original Species:
Original/Primary publication:
Current Genus: Cercopithecidae
Current Species: indet.
Specimen Description: Proximal radius
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10062
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M10061
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Site/Deposit: Sterkfontein Member 4
Original Genus: Elaphas
Original Species: ekorensis
Original/Primary publication: Cooke an Maglio, 1972
Current Genus: Elaphas
Current Species: recki
Specimen Description: Mandibular deciduous molars (m2 and m3)
Surface Mesh (PLY) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5416
Surface Mesh (STL) DOI: doi:10.17602/M2/M5540
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