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Where she met renowned anthropologist and palaeontologist Dr. Luis SB Leakey -
She begins his pioneering study of chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. -
She is awarded an honorary doctorate degree in ethology from the University of Cambridge for her work with chimpanzees. -
She publishes her first scientific article in the “Journal Nature”, which documents the use of tools by chimpanzees. -
She defied the odds to become one of the first to accomplish a PhD despite lacking a degree, however, because of this many scholars disregarded her credibility. -
Founds the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, which focuses on conservation, research and education. -
She publishes his book "The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior", which becomes a reference in the study of primates. -
Launches the "Roots & Shoots" program, dedicated to empowering young people to take action for animal conservation and welfare. -
Founded the Institute for Animal Welfare Research -
She became very famous, until she created a book so that people know what she has experienced, and so that they learn more about her work and how important it is to learn about chimpanzees. -
She continues to be a tireless advocate for wildlife conservation and a role model for women in science.