Dr Jane Goodall - From the archives, in her memory
The Travel Diaries
Holly Rubenstein
4.5 • 813 Ratings
🗓️ 7 October 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Dr Jane Goodall last week. A true legend, Jane was the world’s most famous ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking work in Gombe redefined our understanding of chimpanzees and our connection to the natural world.
At just 26, with no formal scientific training, she moved from England to Tanzania and began observing chimpanzees in the wild. Her discovery that they used tools to feed themselves changed science forever and propelled her to international fame. That study - still running today - remains the world’s longest continuous wildlife research project.
From there, Jane built a global movement, dedicating her life to protecting animals, ecosystems and inspiring future generations. She was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace and made a Dame of the British Empire. But beyond the accolades, she was a tireless advocate, traveling and teaching right up until the end.
It was the ultimate honour to speak with her on this podcast. In her memory, I’m re-releasing that conversation today. I hope her voice - full of humility, wisdom and hope - resonates with you as deeply as it did with me.
Destination Recap:
- Bournemouth
- Serengeti
- Gombe
- Germany
- Cape Town
- Tanzania
- Nebraska
- Malaysia
- Tendaguru, Tanzania
- Lubbock ,Texas
- Auschwitz
- Haiti
- Death
If you want to get involved or find out more about Jane’s work, visit www.janegoodall.org.uk and www.rootsnshoots.org.uk
The documentary, Jane, is currently available on Netflix and is a fantastic watch.
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