Meave Leakey is a renowned paleoanthropologist known for her significant contributions to the study of human evolution. Born on July 28, 1942, in London, England, she has conducted extensive research in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where she has discovered important fossil remains that shed light on the origins of early hominins. Leakey is part of the famous Leakey family, which includes her late husband, Richard Leakey, and her late father-in-law, Louis Leakey, both prominent figures in the field of anthropology. Her work has helped to advance our understanding of the evolutionary history of hominids and the development of early human species.