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“It occurred to me that if I did not handle the crash correctly, there would be no survivors.”

Quote by Richard Leakey

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Richard Leakey (born December 19, 1944) is a renowned Kenyan paleoanthropologist, politician, and environmental activist. As a member of the famous Leakey family, he continued the legacy of his parents, Louis and Mary Leakey, in discovering early human fossils in Africa. He served as director of the National Museums of Kenya and led excavations at Lake Turkana, uncovering significant fossils including the 'Turkana Boy.' He also held the position of director of the Kenya Wildlife Service, where he fought against ivory poaching and promoted conservation. His work has profoundly influenced the understanding of human origins and African wildlife protection. more

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