FAQ About Mary Leakey
What are some of Mary Leakey's key contributions to paleoanthropology?
Mary Leakey's key contributions include the discovery of the Laetoli footprints, which demonstrated early bipedalism, and the uncovering of the Proconsul skull, important for understanding primate evolution. Her extensive work at Olduvai Gorge led to the discovery of numerous fossils of early hominins and their tools, contributing significantly to the field of human origins.
