Mary Leakey

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How did Mary Leakey's work impact the understanding of human evolution? Mary Leakey
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How did Mary Leakey's work impact the understanding of human evolution?

Mary Leakey's discoveries greatly enhanced the understanding of human evolution by providing tangible evidence of early hominin behavior, anatomy, and their environment. Her work at sites like Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli supplied crucial fossil records that clarified aspects of our evolutionary history, particularly the development of bipedalism and tool use.