Jane Goodall
by Hanna Khan
How She Made A Difference
Jane Goodall did what she dreamed of, which was studying Chimpanzees in Africa. Jane changed how we looked at chimps. We used to look at them as if they were silly, mischievous little things, when they were really smart, and intelligent. Jane made a difference on the world, not just Africa, by her discoveries about the chimpanzees, and helped all of us understand just how important they are to us.
Little Jane
In Jane's extra time, she liked to observe the animals that lived around her. Jane would draw sketches, and read about zoology and ethology, but her dream was always to go to Africa and observe the exotic animals there.
Making New Friends
At first, Jane couldn’t get any closer than 500 yards without the chimpanzees running away. Within a year the chimpanzees got used to her presence and came within 30 feet to the area where Jane sits, and after two years they had no fear of her and even came to her for bananas.
Going Back In Time
Long after Jane retired, she found her old stuffed monkey Jubilee who started her love for all animals, especially the chimpanzee.
“If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities and never give up, you will find a way.”
-Jane Goodall
FUN FACTS!
Did you know that Jane Goodall got married twice?
Jane also had a really intelligent dog during her childhood, named Rusty.
When Jane was in Africa, she named the chimpanzees instead of numbering them, and many researchers criticized her for it.