I would hazard a guess that we have found fossilized human remains of at least a thousand different specimens in South and East Africa, more or less complete at that. I think this is where the prelude to human history was primarily played out. Richard Leakey africacompleteeast share on social
It is virtually impossible to control Northern Kenya, which is populated chiefly by migrant nomads. Richard Leakey chieflycontrolimpossible Change image and share on social
A number of scientists with greatly different backgrounds can come up with completely different assessments. The discussions or controversies are endless. Once a year, we try to bring the most important discoverers together to exchange their experiences and knowledge. Richard Leakey assessmentbackgroundbring share on social
We think that groups of between 30 and 40 early men would have settled in an area measuring a hundred square kilometers. Richard Leakey areaearlygroup Change image and share on social
I, too, am convinced that our ancestors came from Africa. Richard Leakey africaancestorconvince Change image and share on social
Whether or not all this came to pass in an East African ditch, I wouldn't like to say. Perhaps it happened in North Africa or further west, but Africa was definitely the place. Richard Leakey africaafricanditch Change image and share on social
To investigate the history of man's development, the most important finds are, of course, hominid fossils. Richard Leakey developmentfindfossil Change image and share on social
We hope to find more pieces of the puzzle which will shed light on the connection between this upright, walking ape, our early ancestor, and modern man. Richard Leakey ancestorapeconnection Change image and share on social
We are concerned that, in a few years time, this place of discovery, with its wealth of human fossils, the like of which can be found nowhere else in the world, could be completely destroyed. Richard Leakey completelyconcerndestroy Change image and share on social
Paleoanthropology is not a science that ends with the discovery of a bone. One has to have the original to work with. It is a life-long task. Richard Leakey bonediscoveryend Change image and share on social
