Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal. Two issues are published each year and feature high standard illustrations.

• This issue investigates the greatest biodiversity by far occuring at the tropical latitudes.
• Studies Northern Venezuela and charts the discoveries of the Paleogene - early Neogene age.
• Brings together researchers, geologists and enthusiasts who continue to find material of significance.
• Includes 8 plates, 6 tables and 32 text-figures.