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Jane Goodall arrives in Gombe
Jane Goodall arrives in the Gombe stream, on the coast of Tanzania. This is where she will begin to study the chimps. -
Chimpanzees are omnivores?
Jane Goodall discovers that chimps can eat meat as well as plants. She discovers that chimps and apes can hunt down larger mammals and kill and eat them. -
Chimps can also use tools?
Jane Goodall discovers that chimps use and make tools to fulfill specific purposes. -
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National Geographic gets interested
Once Jane made these discoveries, National Geographic caught on to the excitement and made several articles and films on her and her work. These include "My Life Among the Wild Chimpanzees" and "Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees". -
War with the Chimpanzees
Jane Goodall witnesses a 4 year war between the chimpazees. She discovers that chimpanzees can use war signals and war cries during this war period. -
Cannibalism Observed
Jane Goodall makes another discovery about the chimps. She learns that chimps can be cannibals. She discovers this when some chimps steal and eat some babies. -
Jane Institute is Founded
Jane becomes aware of the danger chimps encounter, and establishes an institution in her name to spread awareness and to continue to study the chimps. This institute among others that will soon be made seek to offer help to the chimps and promote awareness. -
Jane Becomes an Activist
Jane leaves the chimpanzees to go attend a conference to spread even more awareness of the chimps. -
'Roots and Shoots' Program is Established
Along with some students in Tanzania, Jane Goodall creates the Roots and Shoots program that will help young people participate in saving the chimpanzees. -
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Jane Goodall Institute Continues to Work
From 1991 onwards, the Jane Goodall Institute has contributed a lot to improving the lives of many;humans and chimpanzees. Sanctuaries, more institutes and conservation programs have been established by the Jane Goodall Institute. -
Jane Goodall becomes a UN Messenger of Peace
From all of her efforts, Jane Goodall is named a UN Messenger of Peace by Secretary-General Kofi Annan.