Jane Goodall
Around the World with Jane Goodall
Join Jane on Her Tour!
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Thursday, September 8 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Here’s your chance to learn about Jane’s upcoming lecture tour, her latest adventures, and all of the behind-the-scenes planning that goes into her perpetual 300-day-a-year global speaking tour.
The Jane Goodall Hamster
Over the years, a variety of animals, plants and even buildings have been named in Jane's honor. The newest addition to the list: a hamster!
Last week, students at the Madam Newton Einstein Science Academy in Oak Ridge North, Texas decided to name their new class hamster after Jane. The Academy described Jane as a four-week-old, short-haired beige and white hamster.
Jane Goodall makes a statement to a U.S. House of Representatives Committee
Below is a statement Dr. Jane Goodall submitted yesterday to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs. She urged reauthorization of legislation that would extend federal support for critical great ape conservation projects until the year 2016.
JGI Remembers Dr. Toshisada Nishida
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is mourning the passing of Dr. Toshisada Nishida. Dr. Nishida, a leader in Japanese primatology, began studying the behavior of the wild chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains in Tanzania in 1965, just five years after Dr. Goodall embarked upon her pioneering field study at what is today Gombe National Park. In 1985, Dr. Nishida led the effort to establish the Mahale Mountains as a Tanzanian national park.
The Jane Goodall Rose
Jane has had many things named in her honor—from horses to buildings—and now a rose! The French Climbing Generosa, as it is called, will soon be planted in Marie Antoinette's garden at Versailles.
Jane viewed the rose during a trip to France on May 12.
Happy Sweet Sixteen Mr. H!
If you have ever met Jane in person, you know that her special mascot Mr. H is never far behind. Given to Jane by her friend Gary Haun, a blind magician, Mr. H has been to dozens of countries and has been touched by millions of people. Today marks a very special occasion for Mr. H; it's his 16th birthday! Be sure to read more about Mr. H's story in Jane's own words and enjoy the photos below.
Mr. H Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Mr. H, Jane's famous mascot, took a moment out of his busy schedule to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. He and Jane are currently in Nebraska as part of her Spring 2011 North American lecture tour.
