![]() Goodall's stories took me through her journey of learning how to be accepted, learning how to respect animals, learning that animals are not as weak as they seem, and that some humans underestimate what chimps are capable of doing. "It all began when I was a small child, loving animals of all kinds." (Goodall, 8). Jane dreamed that she would be able to go to Africa, to study the wildlife. She describes how it was fate that she would end up studying animals. She begins with how she gets the opportunity. The Chimpanzees I Love is a book about Jane's life with the chimps. Because her life is so fascinating, she does a great job of making the book an interesting one, not a book that I would have to force myself to read. The author, Jane Goodall, does not go chronologically through her life rather she tells interesting short stories of moments in her life, all of which have to do with chimps. The book I chose, The Chimpanzees I Love, is a fascinating autobiography. The reading level of this book is appropriate for about fourth or fifth grade and up. The text is written in narrative form, and makes the book easy to read. Both the text and photographs in this book are high quality. ![]() Many of her field practices have changed the way scientists do research today. Not only do we learn about the chimpanzee world in this book, we also learn about the interesting life of Jane Goodall. Goodall also discovered that chimps eat meat and hunt in groups. Until then, humans were considered the only species to make tools. They tore leaves off of branches to make sticks to catch termites for a snack. She discovered that they are very similar to humans! They traveled in small groups or families, and were able to make complex, sturdy nests. Jane learned a lot about chimpanzee behaviors and eating habits. Gradually the chimps started to be curious, and she got to know them and understand their complex society. ![]() At first the chimps were afraid of her, but she found a peak from which she could observe with her binoculars without startling them. Jane Goodall is famous for her research with chimpanzees in Gombe Africa. Today, she is a global phenomenon spreading hope and turning it into meaningful positive impact to create a better world for people, other animals, and the planet we share.ĭr. Goodall has worked extensively on climate action, human rights, conservation, and animal welfare issues for decades, and continues to be a central voice in the work to advance environmental progress. ![]() Goodall is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation, advocacy, animal welfare, research, and youth empowerment organization, including her global Roots & Shoots program.ĭr. Goodall is best known for groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, transformative research that continues to this day as the longest-running wild chimpanzee study in the world. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace is a world-renowned ethologist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world every single day.ĭr. For the Australian academic and mystery writer, see Professor Jane R.
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