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10 Questions for Jane Goodall

TIME Magazine asked Jane Goodall 10 questions. Her answers to them can be read here.

Photograph by Nicola Merrett

What characteristics make chimpanzees seem most like human beings?
Chip Clark, ST. JOHN’S, NFLD.

How can you be so empathetic with chimps?
Kantesh Guttal, PUNE, INDIA

How do you work with so many animals and not get overly attached to them?
Specialist McKinzie Baker CAMP TAJI, IRAQ

Which do you like better, chimps or humans?
Michael Boshears PALMER, ALASKA

What’s your position on people who have chimps as pets?
Siobhan Laurino, LYNN, MASS

I’m conflicted about the use of primates in research for human illnesses. What’s your opinion?
Idalia Roberts, ATLANTA

Why don’t you approve of zoos? Don’t they educate the public about the environment and endangered species?
Hari Venkatesh CHENNAI, INDIA

I would like to work with orangutans when I grow up. Any tips about how to get started?
Lauren Webb, LAYTON, UTAH

Do you feel that in your lifetime you will have achieved what is necessary for the permanent protection of chimpanzees?
Dan Quigley HOPKINTON, MASS.

Do you think there is still hope for this planet despite all the bad things we have done to our environment?
Elsie Wong, HONG KONG

Read Jane’s answers here.

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  1. moiramckinney Says:

    Hooray, some up to date info from the handsskers. Half way there now, very little on the site and no videos.!!!!!!!!!!!
    Did you meetJane Goodall then ? or even visit her sanctuary, well may be one of her sanctuaries.! I hope you are all showcasing and enjoying each others productions and having a wonderful living and travelling experience. A little blog or two would be nice.
    Happy Last Half of your expedition.

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