Jane Goodall

It was terrifying at first, being alone in the forest. But I knew I had to do it.

The chimpanzees are so much more complex than anyone imagined. They have personalities, emotions.

David Greybeard is a remarkable individual. He's teaching me so much.

The tool-making discovery will change everything. It challenges our definition of humanity.

Sometimes I feel like I'm more chimpanzee than human. I understand them so well.

The academic world is so rigid. They don't understand the importance of intuition and observation.

Hugo is a wonderful companion. He understands my passion.

The more I learn about chimpanzees, the more I realize how much we have in common.

The infanticide was shocking. It shattered my romantic view of them.

It's hard to reconcile the beauty of nature with its brutality.

I feel a deep responsibility to protect these animals and their habitat.

The destruction of the forests breaks my heart. We are losing so much.

Roots & Shoots is my hope for the future. Empowering young people is crucial.

Travel is exhausting, but the message needs to be heard. We must act now.

Every individual can make a difference. Don't ever think you are too small.

My greatest joy is seeing the impact of our work, even in small ways.

The fight for conservation is never-ending, but we must never give up hope.

I often wonder what the chimpanzees think of us, these strange, noisy creatures.

The human spirit is capable of such great good, and such terrible destruction.

My life has been a journey of discovery, both of the natural world and of myself.