- Appeared in many documentaries and TV series
- After 60 years of research in the forests of Africa, she proved the intelligence of chimpanzees and showed a new direction to new researchers
At a time when zoology and botany were considered male-dominated, a woman named Jane Goodall did significant work in that field. Not only that, but her research on chimpanzees was considered a breakthrough. She dedicated her entire life to the environment, forests and living things. Born on April 3, 1934, Jane passed away at the age of 91.
Jane Goodall was born in London. She had a great love for living things since childhood. She loved a book written in 1920, The Story of Dr. Dolittle. In it, a doctor talks to animals. After reading that, he wanted to work for living beings. He was always attracted to the forests of Africa. In 1957, he visited Kenya for the first time. There, he learned that studying chimpanzees can reveal information about the ancient ancestors of humans. At that time, this field was dominated by men. Women were not involved in research in this field. He started researching in that field after struggling. In 1960, he went to Gombe National Park in Tanzania and conducted research on chimpanzees. He also gave names to chimpanzees. For example, Fifi, Passion and David Graybird – giving such names and making friends with chimpanzees. After years of research, he proved the intelligence of chimpanzees. He proved that chimpanzees are very intelligent creatures and are actually the ancestors of humans. They can think logically and develop personality in them. This conclusion of his was truly a breakthrough. He showed the direction to many researchers.
In a 1996 PBS documentary, he said that not only humans, but also living things have personalities and experience happiness and sadness. He became a well-known name among zoologist researchers because he appeared in documentaries and TV series. In the following period, he became a well-known name and face all over the world as an expert on living things. He founded the Jane Goodall Institute and until recently, he traveled around the world for 250-300 days a year for the environment and living things. He received the United Nations Messenger of Peace Award and was awarded the US Presidential Prize.
