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Jane Goodall is born
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Jane goes to Tanzania
Jane loved Chimpanzees so she decided to bravely go to Tanzania to study them without any previous scientific knowledge -
Discoveries
While in the jungle, Jane made many discoveries about chimpanzees. One was that they eat meat especially from large animals. She also discovered that they use and make tools -
National Geographic
National Geographic posted her discoveries on their October edition of the magazine. -
Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees
A movie by National Geographic titled "Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees" is released -
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The Four Years War
A four year long war between chimpanzees happen in the fight for land and control. During this period, cannibalism is observed in the Chimpanzees. -
Jane Goodall Institute is founded
Jane Goodall founds the Jane Goodall Institute for the purpose of researching, conserving, and educating the public about chimpanzees -
Jane becomes and activist
Jane attends the first Understanding Chimpanzees conference in Chicago -
Roots and Shoots
A group of students in Tanzania found the Roots and Shoots organization, focusing on how the youth can help to solve big issues -
Tchimpounga Sanctuary
The Jane Goodall Institute creates a sanctuary for chimpanzees in need -
TACARE
A program on the education of rural populations on how to mindfully use the local natural resources -
Messenger of Peace
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan names her a messenger of peace due to her work to create a better world through Roots and Shoots -
Anniversaries
Roots and Shoots celebrates its 25th anniversary while the Jane Goodall Institute celebrates its 40th anniversary