Friday, November 14th, 2008

Jane Goodall

Over 45 years ago, a young researcher named Jane Goodall observed wild chimpanzees in the Gombe making and using tools -- a finding that changed the field of primate research dramatically. In this segment, Ira talks with primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall about her work in studying chimpanzees, preserving habitats, and what lies ahead for the field of evolutionary science.

Guests

Jane Goodall
Primatologist
Winner, 2008 Leakey Prize
Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute
Arlington, Virginia

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Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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