Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall's Tribute to Carole Noon, Tireless Chimpanzee Friend and Advocate
Dr. Goodall wrote the following tribute to honor Dr. Carole Noon, founder of Save the Chimps, a sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, which houses 282 chimpanzees released from research laboratories, the entertainment industry, or life with humans as "pets." Dr. Noon died in May after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial for her will be held July 18 in Fort Pierce.
Speaking Up for Animals and their World
At an international forestry conference in Buenos Aires this October, Jane Goodall will make the case for habitat protection and its critical role in species conservation and targeted efforts to save endangered species.
Requesting an Appearance by Dr. Goodall
Jane Goodall welcomes the opportunity to speak to groups in both public and private settings. She travels and lectures more than 300 days per year, including an average of 75-90 days in the United States. Despite her extensive travel schedule, Dr. Goodall receives far more speaking invitations than she is able to accept. In the event that Dr.
Jane Goodall: Showing Us the Way to a Better World
Some of Jane’s most important discoveries, and her universal insights.
(Song: "Why Shouldn't We?" by Mary Chapin Carpenter)
Chimp Greeting
If you've ever seen Dr. Jane Goodall speak, you were probably welcomed with a treat. Dr. Goodall greets just about every audience in "chimpanzee."
Gorillas Are at Risk
Like chimpanzees, gorillas are endangered. Dr. Goodall discusses some of the threats facing these magnificent creatures and how you can help save them.
A Birthday 'Thank You'
Jane sent this message of thanks to the 15,000 people who signed her 75th birthday card online and those who made gifts to support JGI's work.
Chimpanzee Central
We know so much about chimpanzees today thanks to the hard work of animal researchers like Jane Goodall. But, essentially, chimps remain a mystery. Even Jane, who knows chimpanzees better than anyone just about anyone, has said she can only guess at what's going on inside a chimpanzee’s mind.
Study Corner - Jane Timeline
April 3, 1934
- Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall is born in London, England.
Fall, 1939
- Jane hides for hours in henhouse to see how a hen lays an egg, unaware her family is frantically searching for her.
Christmas 1942
Jane's Favorites!
Jane’s Favorite Music
Classical
- Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor
- Beethoven’s Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
- Dvorák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
- Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
- Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626
- Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944
- Strauss Waltzes
Contemporary
