To me it's a question of being able to look backward and give the present a root... To give meaning to where we are today, we need to look at where we have come from.
Richard LeakeyFor fossils to thrive, certain favorable circumstances are required. First of all, of course, remnants of life have to be there. These then need to be washed over with water as soon as possible, so that the bones are covered with a layer of sediment.
Richard LeakeyAlong the borders to Ethiopia and Somalia, anarchy reigns, the police and military have retreated quite some distance.
Richard LeakeyWe hope to find more pieces of the puzzle which will shed light on the connection between this upright, walking ape, our early ancestor, and modern man.
Richard Leakey