Jane Goodall (b. 1934) is a global icon for wildlife conservation. Armed with a notebook, binoculars, and unstoppable curiosity, she ventured into the Tanzanian jungle in 1960 to study wild chimps—and ended up changing how we see ourselves.
Goodall discovered that chimps use tools, have emotions, and even throw the occasional tantrum, proving they’re a lot more like us than we thought. Her groundbreaking research flipped primatology on its head and made her a legend.
But she didn’t stop there. Jane traded the jungle for the world stage, becoming a fierce advocate for the environment and animal welfare. With her trademark ponytail, boundless optimism, and a passion for protecting the planet, she inspires generations to care for all creatures, great and small.
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