last observed in 1936 at Triangle Keys, Mexico; rumored in 1952
tame tropical island marine carnivore ranged from Bahamas to Central America
specimens in London, New York
disappeared after hunting for fur and as fishing pest
References:
Allen, G. M. Extinct and Vanishing Mammals of the Western Hemisphere QL715.A44 1942 p.452
Matthiesen, P. Extinct and Vanishing Wildlife of North America 1987 ISBN 0-670-81906-9 p.88
Nilsson, G. The Endangered Species Handbook QL82.N55 1983 ISBN 0-938-424-09-7 p.213
Williams, J. and Nowak, R. chapter in The Last Extinction QH75.L36 1993 pp. 107-139
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