The Leakey Foundation
The mission of The Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.
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The mission of The Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.
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“Tracing The Origins of Speech” with Jeffrey T. Laitman
The ability for speech is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of our species. Yet this quintessential human trait was probably not present as we know it in our early ancestors.
“Conservation in Science: 50 Years at Gombe”
Anne Pusey will share details of the important work at Gombe Stream Research Center, which began 50 years ago with the vision of Louis Leakey and the pioneering spirit of Jane Goodall.
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"Without the opportunity to seek, there is no opportunity to discover." -Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey
Please visit our Louis Leakey page to learn more about The Leakey Foundation's founder and namesake.