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“Here we are, arguably the most intelligent being that's ever walked planet Earth, with this extraordinary brain ... and yet we're destroying the only home we have.”

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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