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Jane Goodall

I thought my life was mapped out. Research, living in the forest, teaching and writing. But in '86 I went to a conference and realised the chimpanzees were disappearing. I had worldwide recognition and a gift of communication. I had to use them.

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Jane Goodall believed her future was already planned with a clear path in research and teaching, but attending a conference in 1986 made her see the urgent threat to chimpanzees. Recognizing her global reputation and ability to communicate effectively, she decided to use those strengths to help save them.

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