Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and anthropologist, is born on April 3, 1934.

Details about the early childhood of Jane Goodall.

In Christmas 1942, Jane Goodall receives the book 'The Story of Dr. Dolittle' as a gift.

During the summer of 1946, Jane Goodall initiates a nature club named 'The Alligator Society'.

Jane's father gives her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee when she is just over one year old, in honour of a baby chimpanzee born at the London Zoo. Despite warnings from friends, Jane loves the toy and carries it with her everywhere.

On May 4, 1953, Jane Goodall begins her studies at Queen's Secretarial College.

On April 2, 1956, Jane Goodall arrives in Mombasa, Kenya.

On April 2, 1957, at the age of 23, Jane embarks on a journey to Kenya by boat. During her time in Africa, she enjoys the sights and encounters new people. The highlight of her trip is meeting the renowned anthropologist and palaeontologist Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey.

On May 24, 1957, Jane Goodall meets the renowned paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey.

On July 14, 1960, Jane Goodall and her mother arrive in Gombe, Tanzania, where Jane's groundbreaking research on chimpanzees begins.

In October 30, 1961, Jane Goodall witnessed chimpanzees consuming meat for the first time in the wild. This observation challenged the existing belief that chimpanzees were strictly herbivores.

On November 4, 1961, Jane Goodall documented the use of tools by chimpanzees, a groundbreaking observation that reshaped the understanding of animal intelligence and behavior.

Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work in Gombe gains recognition as she is accepted as a Ph.D. candidate at Cambridge University without a university degree, a rare achievement. She faces criticism from some scholars for naming the chimpanzees instead of giving them numbers.

On March 28, 1964, Jane Goodall married filmmaker Hugo Van Lawick, who later documented her work in Gombe.

In April 1965, Jane Goodall completed her Ph.D. studies at Cambridge University, solidifying her expertise in primatology.

On March 4, 1967, Jane Goodall's son, nicknamed 'Grub', was born, marking a significant personal milestone in her life.

Jane Goodall funds the establishment of the Jane Goodall Institute of Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation in Canada. The institute focuses on wildlife research, education, and conservation.

In 1984, Jane Goodall initiated the ChimpaZoo program, aiming to raise awareness about chimpanzees and their conservation needs.

Despite the devastating loss of her husband, Jane Goodall pushes herself even harder in her commitment to the study and conservation of chimpanzees.

In 1991, Jane Goodall founded Roots & Shoots, a global environmental and humanitarian youth program that empowers young people to make positive change.

In 1994, Jane founded TACARE, an organization dedicated to conservation and community development in Africa.

On April 16, 2002, Jane was appointed to serve as a UN Messenger of Peace, advocating for peace and environmental conservation.

On February 20, 2004, Jane was honored with the title of Dame of the British Empire for her contributions to primatology and conservation.