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Quote by Jane Goodall

“I was the sort of person who didn't care about hairdressing and clothes and parties and boyfriends. I really wanted to be in the wild.”

Quote by Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall, born on April 3, 1934, is a renowned primatologist. She is best known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and is considered one of the founders of modern primatology. Dr. Goodall's work has had a profound impact on our understanding of animal behavior. more

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