Jane Goodall Research Paper

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Jane Goodall is often known as “the woman who redefined man.” She was born in 1934, on the third of April, in London, England, under the name Valarie Jane Morris-Goodall. At an early age, Jane expressed an interest in animals. Now, Goodall is a famous ethologist, primarily known for her extensive research of chimpanzees. However, throughout her life, Jane Goodall has been extremely ambitious and has accomplished many deeds.

Figure 1. Jane in Action. Photo by unknown. Date unknown.
Goodall left school when she was eighteen. Despite this, she became a secretary, as well as a film production assistant. Throughout her time as a film production assistant, Goodall was introduced to Louis Leakey, an archaeologist, and a paleoanthropologist, who

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