FAQ About Mary Leakey
How did Mary Leakey's work contribute to the Leakey family's legacy in anthropology?
Mary Leakey's contributions significantly bolstered the standing of the Leakey family as leading figures in anthropology. Her discoveries complemented and expanded upon the work of her husband, Louis Leakey, and set the stage for continued research by their son, Richard Leakey, thereby establishing a dynastic influence in paleoanthropology.
