She has followed in the footsteps of Stephen Jay Gould, Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Jane Goodall.

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As humans, we have much to learn from the animals, something Jane Goodall already has.

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Current legends I would add in are Desmond Tutu, Bill Drayton and Jane Goodall.

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When world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall visited the theme park in 1972, Wolf was anxious to introduce her to Little Mama.

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Others, like Jane Goodall, the renowned chimpanzee expert and conservationist, also believe that the wild is not always the right fit for certain animals.

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Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall has added her voice to the chorus of calls for the center to continue its support of the animals.

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Speakers ranged from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to NY Times writer and humanitarian Nick Kristof, to musician and artist Peter Gabriel, to environmental activist, Jane Goodall.

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The campaign to ban the traps has been backed by high-profile figures, including Queen guitarist Brian May, actresses Joanna Lumley and Annette Crosby, and UN Messenger of Peace and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall.

BBC: A cat caught in a snare. Pic by League Against Cruel Sports.

She has also served (or serves) as a board member or Chair for numerous organizations, including Women for Women International, the Jane Goodall Institute, A Blade of Grass, Culture Project, Free the Children, and Video Volunteers.

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