Lee Berger
American paleoanthropologist · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1965 · age 60
Lee Rogers Berger is an American-South African paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence.
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Berger displays the fossilized bones of Australopithecus sediba he discovered at the Malapa Fossil Site
Lee Berger receiving the 1st National Geographic Prize for Research and Exploration in Washington, D.C. in 1997. He is flanked by family members. Pictured Left to Right: Vernita Berger (mother in law), Arthur B. Berger (grandfather), Lee Berger, Arthur L. Berger (father), Jacqueline Berger (wife)Awards
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He is best known for his discovery of the Australopithecus sediba type site, Malapa; his leadership of Rising Star Expedition in the excavation of Homo naledi at Rising Star Cave; and the Taung Bird of Prey Hypothesis.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1965 · age 60
