The amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's most famous primatologist
Learn more about the woman best known for her work with chimpanzees
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When she first visited Africa in the late 1950s, Jane Goodall was smitten. She had discovered a land that she loved and a world of wildlife she adored. But it was one particular species that caught her eye: the chimpanzee. She decided then and there to devote her life to the study of primates, and especially chimps. Today, she's the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees, and over the past 60 years or so has helped us understand more about this extraordinary creature, an animal that shares 98.8% of its DNA with us. But what exactly was the moment that sparked her interest in primates, and what happened next?
Click through and learn more about the world's most famous primatologist.
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