We acknowledge the intellectual support and stimulation of Harry Sinnamon and Art Iberall. Figures 1-3 were prepared by Bitsy Robinson. And we acknowledge Wesleyan University for its academic atmosphere in which undergraduates are encouraged to become involved in the process of research and publication.
Current address of R. J. Blumenschine: Dept. of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Received 10 June 1980; accepted in final form 13 March 1981.
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