Jane Goodall

In Their Own Words

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

— Jane Goodall

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• Revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees through 60+ years of research
• Discovered that chimps make and use tools — redefining what makes us human
• Founded the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots program
• UN Messenger of Peace

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