Quote by Donald Johanson

When the first fossils began to be found in eastern Africa, in the late 1950s, I thought, what a wonderful marriage this was, biology and anthropology. I was around 16 years old when I made this particular choice of academic pursuit.

When the first fossils began to be found in eastern Africa,

Summary

This quote reflects the author's fascination with the discovery of fossils in eastern Africa and their significance to the fields of biology and anthropology. At the age of 16, the author was captivated by the intersection of these two disciplines and made the decision to pursue this area of study. The quote highlights the author's sense of wonderment and enthusiasm for the fruitful combination of biology and anthropology.

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By Donald Johanson

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