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Rare bonobo behavior is photographic gold
Guest Post Is this bonobo cuddling a pet, or did this mongoose become a meal? Wildlife photographer Christian Zeigler captured this moment during his time in the field with researchers at the LuiKotale Bonobo Project, a Leakey Foundation-supported field site in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The photograph was shortlisted for the British Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Revelations from 17-million-year-old ape teeth could shed light on human evolution
Journal Article Some scientists suggest early humans and their ancestors also evolved due to rapid changes in their environment, but the physical evidence to test this idea has been elusive – until now.
Explore Ice Age Mongolia
Support Us Join our August 10 virtual tour to be among the first to see the only known stratified Ice Age archaeological site in the Gobi Desert and have the rare opportunity to see unpublished evidence of Mongolia’s first inhabitants.
The Prehistory Club of Kenya
Support Us The Prehistory Club of Kenya provides hands-on learning experiences and encourages young people to see the value in our shared human history.
Introducing the spring 2022 Leakey Foundation grantees
Grants We are pleased to announce the recipients of our spring 2022 Leakey Foundation Research Grants. Their diverse research projects span the globe and cover topics that range from aging, cognition, and tool-use to morphology, genomics, and the excavation of newly discovered hominin fossil sites.
New remote research method expands opportunities for scientific collaboration
Journal Article, In the News, Press Release A new Leakey Foundation-supported study proposes an alternative model of remote collaboration that can transform museum-based studies and create a more equitable and resilient research environment.
Announcing the 2022 Baldwin Fellows
Grants Since 1978, the Baldwin Fellowship has helped build scientific capacity in regions where fossils and wild primates are found. This year, we are proud to announce the largest cohort of Baldwin Fellows in the program’s 44-year history.
Announcing the 2022 Francis H. Brown African Scholars
Grants The Leakey Foundation proudly announces the 2022 Francis H. Brown African Scholars, Georgina Luti and Venanzio Munyaka.
Support the Baldwin Fellowship Program
Baldwin Fellows, Support Us This year we received a record number of Baldwin Fellowship applications, and we gave a record of 22 Fellowships to outstanding students from six countries. This is nearly double the number of Fellowships we usually give.
Support Lunch Break Science
Support Us, Lunch Break Science A generous sponsor has offered to quadruple-match all donations in support of our Lunch Break Science web series! Help us continue to share science.
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