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| Popular As | Richard Leakey |
| Occupation | Paleontologist |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 19, 1944 (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Birthday | December 19 |
| Town/City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenya |
Richard Leakey’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Richard Leakey was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Paleontologist who studied human origins in Kenya, Africa. His discovery of a Homo erectus skull in 1975 was one of his most significant.
Both of his parents were archaeologists and raised him and his brothers in Nairobi, which sparked his interest in paleontology.
The Turkana Boy, a nearly complete skeleton of a Homo ergaster who died 1.6 million years ago at about age 9–12 was discovered by a member of his team in 1984.
He had an older brother named Jonathan and a younger brother named Philip.
Louis Leakey is his father.
