Legendary Jane Goodall Details Her Work with Endangered Species and the Planet at Adelphi on April 9
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Jane Goodall's work revolves around inspiring action on behalf of endangered species, particularly the chimpanzee, and encouraging people to do their part to make the world a better place for people, animals, and the environment we all share. World renowned primatologist and humanitarian, Jane Goodall will deliver remarks about “Making A Difference.” The highly anticipated program with a sold-out crowd of more than 1,500 will include environmental enthusiasts, high school students, teachers, fans of her books, and the Adelphi University community. Goodall’s creed includes four factors for environmental change: the human brain, the indomitable human spirit, the resilience of nature, and the determination of young people. The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), which she established in 1977, is a wildlife conservation organization dedicated to the welfare of all living things through engaging the environmentally dedicated youth around the world. Goodall will also discuss JGI projects, research, and educational programs.
With a longstanding career in research that has broken boundaries, Goodall is best known for her study of chimpanzee life in Gombe Stream National Park which began in 1960. Without a formal degree, Goodall went on to study the chimps for 45 years publishing two overviews of observations on new and exciting concepts of chimpanzee life. Goodall was the first to identify human traits in chimpanzees on an emotional level such as feelings and exchanges of affection and aggression. She is still to date the only human to be accepted into a chimpanzee community.
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Also a diverse author, Goodall has published nine children’s books, a memoir of her spiritual life, an environmentally conscious nutritional advice book, and two collections of personal letters illustrating her early years. Ever an influential force in the media Goodall has appeared in numerous television documentaries including: Jane Goodall: Beauty and the Beasts, 60 Minutes, Iconoclasts, A Life In the Wild, The Natural World, and Among the Wild Chimpanzees.
