Jane Goodall: Living with Chimpanzees

Best known as the young, golden-haired woman living alongside humankind’s closest relatives, this scientist-turned-activist has devoted her life to understanding, and working to save chimpanzees from near extinction. Her unorthodox methods of observation revolutionized how scientists conduct animal research in the wild, debunked long-held assumptions about primate behavior, and showed the world how much we have in common with the animal kingdom.
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[@dandagenais7913]

That there isn't a Nobel Prize specific enough towards individuals who make it their life's work to protect the earth and the other inhabitants who don't have a voice, is an absolute shame. There should be. She should have one. Great video!

[@farawaywayfarer7685]

If there was one I wonder what it’d be called

[@downtonviewer]

The Nobel Prize for "Goodall-ism".

[@luis_zuniga]

Dan Dagenais maybe "the Nobel prize of ecology" or "the Nobel prize of humanism" 🤔

[@dandagenais7913]

Great names. Greater still the recognition that you believe there is a need for such an award. Perhaps if enough people do and some with the right paths open to them show that need to others, it can become a reality.

[@hunterG60k]

Absolutely agree. I was her academic grandchild and met her while studying at university, looking back I think she was part of the reason I decided to quite the direction I'd been heading, and that had been making me miserable. I'm now working on becoming an animal behaviourist and her story was hugely inspiring, so honoured to have been able to listen to her talk

[@EyeDee98]

I think Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher, would be a really great subject for a video! I once read a book about her, and she had a very interesting and noteworthy life.

[@NathanCassidy721]

In high school, I knew a guy who used to keep and take care of garden snakes. He then noticed that there were behaviors that nobody knew about. He would later catalog these behaviors and they turned out to be actual scientific discoveries. He would later go on to meet Jane Goodall herself and appear in a newspaper article called, “10 people that Jane Goodall admires”. There is even a picture of him sitting next to her. Edit: cleaned up some of the grammar.

[@austingode]

Branimir Smrekar ????

[@johnsummers9660]

Jane Goodall is a Terrestrial treasure. I know she's British but for some reason that feels like it's too small a word to describe her place of origin. If one wanted an example to show what a true "global citizen" is, you could not ask for a better representation than Jane Goodall. When I was a kid, every year on my birthday different members of my family would re-up my National Geographic subscription and I remember the excitement I felt every time she or her work were the subject of an issue. For someone that is so soft spoken and seemingly uncomfortable with constant recognition, a better spokesperson for the importance of conservation and the interconnectedness of life on Earth couldn't have been created in a lab or by the greatest writers in Hollywood. She's a person that will, for a while at least, make the world feel impoverished by her loss when she dies. What she's done over the decades in the name of conservation and ecology will never receive a full accounting simply because it's impossible to measure the effects she has had on younger biologists as well as inspiring those in unrelated fields. She's a reminder of the best humanity has to offer. She's a reminder that humanity can raise itself above our petty squabbles and power plays by simply listening and observing that which makes our planet such an amazing place to live and that we should take none of it for granted. Thank you again for another wonderful episode Biographics team. You are truly doing the god's work. Keep it up.

[@torilee6677]

Beautifully said!

[@lucygirl4926]

You've written a wonderful and insightful comment. *clap* *clap* *clap*

[@Scratchy314]

What a beautiful person, she certainly has helped to make the world better

[@Scratchy314]

Make earth great again

[@stevenwilliams1805]

MEGA, how appropriately British.

[@dukeofdepressed3980]

“Living with Chimpanzees” sounds like the diary of someone who hates high school

[@ignitionfrn2223]

0:40 - Chapter 1 - Early life 2:20 - Chapter 2 - Fascination with wild life 4:45 - Chapter 3 - African adventure 6:20 - Chapter 4 - Gombe stream 9:05 - Chapter 5 - Discoveries 11:50 - Chapter 6 - Celebrity & activism 15:05 - Chapter 7 - Accomplishments 17:25 - Chapter 8 - Legacy

[@debbiegross3136]

Wonderful video! I adore Jane Goodall and wish there were many more like her in the world!

[@deangianotti906]

Hope your channel will explode in popularity soon you deserve it

[@Biographics]

Interesting choice of words.

[@deangianotti906]

Biographics thanks Simon

[@razzolap2500]

It’s probably not Simon, but a member of the production team... just saying.

[@Cloudcass]

I hope you guys keep making these videos-- they're the perfect mix of entertainment and information.

[@terribethreed8464]

Hope to see a BIOGRAPHICS about Dian Fossey. It's a shame she doesn't get the credit she deserves & in general always comes in 2nd to Jane Goodall.

[@OutsideGamerGirl]

I met Dr. Jane Goodall this past October, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. What a wonderful and loving lady. You did well on explaining her story and legacy.

[@razzolap2500]

Thank you Shell Harris, a fantastic video. Dian Fossey would be a good vid too.

[@calichef1962]

THANK YOU, SIMON & TEAM! Jane Goodall has been one of my heroes all my life. I remember watching her on a National Geographic Special on TV back in the mid- to late-60s. I was FASCINATED with her and the chimps. I mean, here was this young, BEAUTIFUL English lady living deep in the bush with a tribe of chimps. It seemed both crazy and like the most wonderful life ever! I remember being allowed to stay up very late one summer night so that I could watch Ms. Goodall on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. I didn't just adore her, I wanted to _be_ her! I wanted to be trusted by the chimps and live among them. I wanted to play with the youngsters and cuddle with the babies. I wanted to protect them from harm, treat their wounds, and keep them safe from the outside world. I have nothing but respect for Ms. Goodall and I hope she's as happy as she deserves to be in her golden years. (I am glad she still has her family home. I sleep every night in the bedroom I came home from the hospital to when I was born. It's very comforting to live in the "family home" all of one's life.) Ms. Goodall will be remembered as the Champion of Chimpanzees forever.

[@rickynotricardo6328]

I’m annoyed with myself for not being aware of this woman’s existence until now, but also very happy to have found out via this channel. Thank you for the video and keep up the great work!

[@AliciaNyblade]

Fantastic video. Jane Goodall has been a heroine of mine since I was seven years old and I've had the great honor of seeing her lecture twice, and to meet her after and shake her hand. She's a wonderfully warm, amazing lady. The world needs more people like her.

[@Zeldarw104]

Wow! What a life Jane Goodall talk about making a mark on the world! She did that... fascinating, accomplished woman. #IWD🌍

[@VicariouslyCannibalistic]

Fantastic work again, Simon.

[@richardmiller3922]

Fantastic video Simon. I was unaware of her work until I saw your video. If only everybody was like Miss Goodall.

[@melsbeachdiamonds]

Love your videos. So informative. I've watched everyone of them. Especially like this one because the subject matter. What an amazing woman.

[@deemariedubois4916]

I'm so glad I've found your biographics. I subscribed and instead of doing what I should be doing today, I will probably partake of a biographic binge. I've always been intrigued with Jane Goodall, the woman herself, plus her research. Being dedicated through out my life to animal rights and promoting their humane treatment, as an animal conservationist, concerned about preserving our ecosystems around the world, Jane's accomplishments to maintain the Chimpanzees' habitat has been an inspiration to me. Jane's understanding of the BIG PICTURE seeing that human needs had to be in the equation, was ground breaking. Thank you so much for this very concise but fascinating bio of Jane. I enjoyed it very much. Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved. The least I can do is speak out for those Who can not speak for themselves. Jane Goodall

[@miguelbettencourt4893]

These videos are amazing, loved this one!

[@GingerGingie]

This was wonderful to watch, thank you! I am in awe of her accomplishments, what a true treasure we have in her!

[@Animei9]

I love this channel. I adore Simon Whistler, history and biographies. Put them all together and you get a fantastic channel

[@archstanton6102]

There's a great "Far Side" Gary Larsson cartoon mentioning Jane Goodall

[@andreajohn6538]

That was a beautiful telling. I’m crying. Thank you so much. I am going to read her books. Thank you.

[@WhiteStone21475]

One of the best of your collection of videos. I am deeply touched by it. Thank you.

[@ianosaurus27]

this made me feel teary. good job simon

[@downtonviewer]

With all of the unrest occurring in South Africa right now, I find myself most concerned about the chimps at the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa. That is the location where Chimp Eden, a show on Animal Planet, was filmed. It's a wonderful sanctuary for nearly a hundred chimpanzees that had been orphaned, kept in captivity or often abused.

[@karenlafrentz]

Thank you for doing a bio on an amazing woman! I remember learning about her, David, Flint and Fifi at school, I loved it. She is awesome

[@markturpin5667]

Well done Biographics. Very well done indeed

[@SweetLilWren]

Absolutely fantastic piece of work! 💟 thanks to the BioGraphics hard working staff! You guys are awesome! Learned a lot about this truly beautiful human being!

[@cassidymccurdy805]

Awesome job! Love this biographic!

[@donsandsii4642]

Wonderful job Crystal

[@GloriaNak]

Thank you for this.

[@forgot7744]

Love all your vids, Simon!

[@jacklawrence2212]

Without doubt, Biographics is one of the best youtube channels - so interesting, informative and done with a light touch.

[@Britgirl58]

A respectful and, with obvious love and admiration, appreciative review of this gracious and unusual woman. Thank you.

[@johnhegner6077]

I really enjoyed this one. Very inspiring. Nice job!

[@Ms_Farita]

My favorite video so far!

[@tdalb8985]

Likely one of the Best People to ever live. I've been a fan since childhood.

[@lilith4413]

I spent most of my elementary years I watched nature shows and grew up with Jane Goodall. She has always been a role model to me. Such an amazing person.

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

Jane Goodall was really transformational in how anthropologists and primatologists approach studying the species.

[@jamessuttie1261]

FANTASTIC. I did not know much about her before. Thank you for doing this video.

[@patriciamchugh4943]

What a sweet, kind, loving caring woman. I AM BLESSED TO HAVE EVEN HEARD OF JANE GOODALL. THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HER! 🌸

[@btragedy]

I remember seeing her from my childhood... Wow... Amazing video... Highly informative! Wildly inspiring! Great work as always 😉 👏 👏 👏

[@robotech6424]

Wonderful video, thanks.

[@nancythecat1079]

Loved this one!

[@robertsalmon6893]

You have an excellent channel here Simon, I also find all your other channels very interesting and entertaining.

[@rosalindmatteson3697]

How about doing a video on Dian Fossey?

[@barbaralindsey-hedman4810]

As always I was informed and entertained...I'd love to meet your producer, Shell...

[@boarder6246]

Beautiful! Thank you for all these great videos ❤️

[@Biographics]

Glad you enjoy :)

[@Nyctophora]

What a wonderful woman. Thank you both.

[@brianbishop4753]

I think this is my new favorite video!

[@daltonm4654]

Simon and crew. Is like to see some biographics about some of the world's most notorious. It fascinates me to learn how some of them where raised in controversy and how they obtained their notoriety. Thank you

[@peterdollins3610]

Great woman; great achievements. Congrats on an important piece.

[@Dsdcain]

Really good video. I enjoyed it as usual. The only thing I'm wondering is what exactly is a *racing snail?*

[@fartfarmer2.087]

Dsdcain have you never seen turbo?

[@farawaywayfarer7685]

I’d imagine they’re snails with tiny skateboards

[@fartfarmer2.087]

FarawayWayfarer don't let snails fool you brah they packing some horsepower under those shells.

[@richardputz3233]

The snails with the tiny decals on their shells are the racing ones.

[@kylebeechey9090]

A snail that races

[@marcscordato4385]

There was a funny far side comic when a chimp notices a blond hair on her mate and accuses him of being with that “Goodall tramp” Although her institute was deeply offended Jane thought it was funny. Gary Larson but the comic on a tea shirt and donated all funds to Jane Goodall.

[@melindarm1975]

excellent video, Jane is an amazing lady

[@gaiusjuliuscaesar7761]

Loving it, great choice of people!

[@thomasharper4166]

I learned of Jane through NG magazine when I was a child!One of my first heros!Truth be known she still is!

[@m.ccheddarbox874]

She is definitely one of my heros. Amazing person and amazing work.

[@theCongoleseDude]

Let's just say education and life lessons come from the unlikeliest of places, I've learnt about life watching BioGraphics and these formidable people that I have learnt from parents and school put together and some more.

[@hotdrippyglass]

More Excellent Work Simon. My compliments to the team.

[@131]

she's so inspirational

[@giwilreker]

Back in the 90's she came to speak at my school. She's an amazing woman!

[@johnjohnz3215]

As a member of the Chimpanzee community, I must say this woman is considered a saint amongst my kind.🙈🙉🙊

[@michaelkantner6420]

I was wondering, now that you have done a video of Jane Goodall, can you do one about her counterpart Dian Fossey? She was the anthropologist who studied gorillas in Africa. I have seen the movie "Gorillas in the Mist" which is a autobiography about her life with the gorillas, but there really is nothing except wikipedia to tell about her life before her time with the gorillas.

[@AnalogMonoxide]

Thanks - I remember seeing her and immediately got curious to know more when I saw this. What a woman.

[@jaredquinney204]

This is really great

[@ieatgremlins]

She is a genius with the kindest heart.

[@michaelpa1110]

Hi, I love your videos. I was wondering if you can do a similar video on Temple Grandin! Thank you.

[@patrickkant4847]

Jane is by far one of the most exceptional icons of our time. Great bio!

[@kathy4118]

Thanks!

[@davidgusquiloor2665]

This was a good video.

[@bowiem.d.3299]

Yea your channel rocks.

[@griffspeed]

What a truley beautiful Lady.... Thank you for making that Simon....

[@Havoc_Unlimited]

Brilliant :)

[@jorgelongoria1098]

Please do one on Dian Fossey! This is a fantastic channel!!!

[@bigchumbawumba2355]

Excellent work as always, any chance at Sir David Attenborough? I love myself some of his narrated nature documentaries :)

[@dambrooks7578]

One of the women I was at uni with got her Doctorate through research in the Gombe region, now she is a full time primatologist and lecturer. For future videos Simon, could you cover both Dianne Fossey and Shirley C. Strum please.

[@bingeltube]

Very recommendable

[@Succubus2Angel]

Do you know what I find even more endearing about Jane? Is that she could take a silly poke at her and her career. If anyone remembers Larson's comic strips "The Far Side", there are two apes as a couple who the female found one of Jane's hairs on her partner's pelt and said something along the lines of "So you're still doing "Research" with that Goodall woman?!" So many many people got up in arms about this strip, yet Jane instead of being offended, actually found it funny and that told people not to take it as an insult to her or her work. She knew that it was meant as a silly comic strip, and it wasn't directly fired at her or what she does. It takes a confident and mature person to take a joke posed simply as a silly spoof.

[@ruthmeow4262]

I loved 'My Friends the Wild Chimpanzees' when I was a child. The way she wrote, it was like the chimps she wrote about were my friends too, knew them so well.

[@pandorasbox4238]

Now you've got to do Dian Fossey, the woman who's life and work inspired Gorillas in the Mist.

[@joechappell5829]

What an absolute LEGEND! ❤

[@babiryeethel8582]

Interesting. Please do a bio of the late Christopher Hitchins.

[@barbarastorey785]

Thank you for great video. Keep up the work.

[@MrVvulf]

One of Louis Leakey's inspirations to the possibility of closer study and observation of wild animals, which led to the "Trimates" (Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas), was the work of George Adamson with lions. You may have heard of him and the lion cub he raised and successfully reintroduced to the wild in the late 1950s. Elsa was the lion, and "Born Free" was the movie telling their story.

[@Fox1223]

WOW! I love all of these videos you've made!!! Plz nvr stop. P.S. where can i suggest or vote for the next person you'll do a video on? I really want a Werner von Braun space race video

[@Biographics]

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[@zhubajie6940]

One my heroes from as far back as the mid 60s along with Mary and Louis Leakey and Carl Sagan. They were my intellectual foundation (sprinkled with a little Roy Chapman Andrews)

[@fartfarmer2.087]

Zhu Bajie Mary Jane is my hero too...

[@christinehayes73]

What a wonderful biography of an extraordinary woman on International Women’s Day.

[@Dee8Bee]

Please also do bios about Dian Fossey and Birutė Galdikas. Their research in primates is also very important and interesting.

[@buzzuser5950]

think ive watched every this guy has done :) 90 so far just tonight

[@annescholey6546]

Can you do Diane Fossey and Richard Adamson?

[@johnspera8369]

an incredible person!

[@ThePigBurger]

Hey biographics. You should do a video on mussolini, i'm sure that would do well

[@mmartin0911]

Beautiful!!

[@derekwilson7453]

She was truly truly truly a beautiful human being and a humanitarian and everything that goes with that

[@herbertvonbismarck8303]

Great video but can you do please Otto von Bismarck