Jane Goodall is a true legend. British primatologist, United Nations Messenger of Peace, to her works on chimpanzees They have revolutionized the way we see these animals, and therefore ourselves as well. For this reason, his 89th birthday on Monday was cause for celebration all over the world.
Among the many congratulations that the British scientist received were those of some environmental activists and Spanish celebrities who sent her a congratulatory message. Activists also wanted to thank her for the projects she is promoting in Africa through the Jane Goodall Institute sustainable development of local communities, Protect wild chimpanzees and their habitats and care for more than 140 chimpanzees rescued from illegal trade and poaching at the largest chimpanzee rehabilitation center on the continent, run by Galician veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Atencia.
Born in Hampstead (UK) in 1934, Jane Goodall is one of the most relevant environmentalists and activists in history. His passion for animals developed very early. From a young age, she showed an innate curiosity for nature and an incredible fascination with traveling to Africa and studying wild animals. Accompanied by her mother, who had always been her great support, she came in 1960 gombe jungles in tanzania, to study wild chimpanzees under the direction of paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey, in a groundbreaking paper that remains the world’s longest-running study of wild chimpanzees to this day.
Through her observations, Jane was the first to discover that chimpanzees are capable of this Make and use tools Among other cool behaviors. These discoveries revolutionized the world of science and redefined the concept of man. Ultimately, they changed the way we see ourselves.
The power of empathy
After decades of searching, Goodall decided to become a conservation activist Biodiversity and the future of the planet. Since then, his work has been essential not only to spreading knowledge about chimpanzees, but also to generating sympathy and promoting the protection of all species and their ecosystems.
At just 89 years old, Dr. Goodall continues to work to further her hopeful message, educate new generations, and show that everyone makes a difference every day. Before the pandemic, I was traveling 300 days a year. Little by little I am returning to this number. I’m going to be 90 in a year, who knows how much time I have left? you wonder. “Butthere is a lot to do. As long as my mind and body obey, I will continue.”
For Jane Goodall, “The important thing is realizing that it’s still there we are on time, But we have to take action. We each have to put a grain of sand in it. Although it may seem small, billions of small ethical actions make a difference. But if we lose hope, fall into apathy, and do not act, we are doomed.”
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