Friday, January 29, 2010

Jane Goodall on what separates us from the apes | Video on TED.com

Jane Goodall on what separates us from the apes | Video on TED.com

 

Jane Goodall hasn't exactly found the missing link, but she's come closer than just about anyone else on Earth. Her extensive research into the behavior of chimpanzees, which started in Africa in the 1960s and continues today, fundamentally altered scientific thinking about the relationship between humans and other mammals.
Goodall, who founded a research institute in her name in 1977, is an internationally recognized authority on the primate world. She's written books for adults and children, contributed to documentaries, and serves as a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, a United Nations peace messenger, and the president of Advocates for Animals. For her efforts to observe and preserve all species, Goodall has received honors and accolades from governments, nonprofits, universities, and professional organizations, including a medal from UNESCO and the French Legion of Honor in 2006.

It really is "up to us". What We do Matters... a lot. We can change the World.

3 comments:

  1. Jane Goodall is a great person and does a fabulous job! Sorry my english, is not so good!
    I hope your visit in my blog!!
    ; )
    bye!!

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  2. One of my favorite people of all time. Thanks for this post.

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  3. Roots and Shoots - did a search and found there are groups in my area - some kids only and some with parents home-schooling their kids. Wonderful speech - thanks for sharing it with us.

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