It was a huge honor to have Jane on my show. I hope that her energy (at the age of 91) inspires all of you. I especially like what she had to say about hope—that it’s achieved through ACTION. As I always say: hopelessness isn’t a plan.
Thank you, Andy for having Jane Goodall on your show today. She is a very inspiring person especially in what seems like dark times, We can overcome this situation, one person at a time!
My Scots-reared and educated husband loved hearing about Jane's whisky ritual (although he prefers the smoky single malts of Islay). I've got a couple of young grandkids across the water, and I think they need to know about Roots and Shoots.
I have always admired Jane Goodall, and I loved seeing her today. And now I'm having a shot of whisky ( as they say in the UK) in her honor and tradition!!
Jane Goodall has been my lifelong hero ever since I read about her work at Gombe in 1966. Along with Sir David Attenborough, she remains one of thew few clarion voices not just warning, but inspiring. Something about that generation of Brits -- showing the world what's best about them -- and maybe us. Thank you, Andy, for honoring her!
I guess just mentioning the wonderful beasts in the same thought process with the team of slime bags is offensive enough. We have been in close contact with all the big primates and they are really amazing.
Years ago, I made "friends" with a silverback at the National Zoo. I would come visit the gorillas a few times where indoors, the cages are glass. While the area was filled with running, shouting frenetic children in a sugar rush, I would sit down at one corner of the cage not far from an older male, and just put my hand on the glass. To my surprise, he came up to the glass and put his hand up against mine. I returned for several visits, doing the same thing, always repeated by him. We were both careful to observe proper gorilla manners -- no looking each other directly in the eyes lest it be taken as a sign of aggression. Both of us would peek from time to time out of curiosity, but then quickly avert our gaze.
What we don't know about the animals with whom we share our planet could fill an encyclopedia.
My husband and I visited the primates in the wild, in Uganda, Rwanda, and Borneo. In Borneo a mother Orangutan with her baby kept an eye on my husband for an hour while I went with our guide for a hike. When I returned to the boat the mama made eye contact with me and left. In Uganda a Silverback became fond of my husband probably realizing how tired my husband was! Your story is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful experience! And yes, we can "make contact" if we observe the culture and are respectful. By the way, if you ever read Julio Cortazar's short story "The Axolotl", you will notice the similarity with your experience (up to a point).
Neat critters axolotls. I can’t remember what year it was m but the zoo associations declared a “year of the amphibian” and our zoo set up a whole section which included an axolotl as well as some poison-dart frogs.
How amazing ❣️🙏 So glad you got to share your space and energy like that. So proud of you too for recognizing the awe of such a beautiful, amazing creature❣️🙏
Dian Fossey did the groundbreaking work with lowland gorillas. She & a group of female scientists including Jane Goodall & Birutė Galdikas, were recruited by Louis Leakey to study great apes in their habitat.
They do indeed,but I believe it was Dian Fossey who studied gorillas—and was brutally murdered. A movie was made about her, “Gorillas in the Mist”. She too was inspired by Louis Leakey, as was Jane Goodall. I wonder if they knew each other?
Yes, they did. I remember with great clarity going to CalTech in the spring of 1983 to attend a lecture by Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas (helped by Louis Leakey in her quest to study orangutans) together. What an amazing day. Jane Goodall does an amazing imitation of a chimpanzee call.
I’m envious! Louis leaker’s son gave a lecture at a college near where I was living back in the (I think) 1970s. He’s a great speaker and an amazing man.
Birute Galdikas was a guest at the zoo where I worked. We invited Jane Goodall one year, but unfortunately her schedule was too busy so we didn’t get her to visit. I didn’t get to talk to Birute, but saw her during her visit.
WONDERFUL interview, Andy! Jane Goodall is one of the world's greatest human beings, who has done more good for this planet than anyone else, in my view. Her thoughts are always entirely excellent. Thank you. for this brilliant interview. It brings tears to my eyes.
Another hero heard from. Thank you, Andy. I'm 83 and exhausted, but have been busy trying not to do any damage and fighting whenever I can.The real enemies are ignorance and greed I love the way Jane took on MuskRat. She has always been busy saving stuff that matters, like the planet in all its natural perfection. So glad she's still as feisty as ever. Thanks again.
She was once asked if it was smart of her to sleep in trees like the chimps when she did her field work. Didn't she realize leopards could climb trees? She said that fear somehow never entered her mind.
While I wouldn't recommend sleeping in trees when leopards are about, there is something noble and true in that response. I did what I needed to do. May we all be so fearless in working to save our planet, and ourselves.
Jane Goodall has been a very wise steward of the balance of living creatures on this earth since before I became a fan around 1970. Elon cannot/will not learn anything unless it enriches him and his power to influence. Thanks for broadcasting Jane’s urgent message.
Jane is a hero of mine. What a beautiful interview. Years ago I attended one of her lectures and like this interview she motivates, inspires and gives us hope. Love “cloud contingent”. Thank you for spreading hope along with Jane.
Jane is a remarkable woman with great intelligence and a sense of humor. The favorite thing I found out about her recently is her favorite animal? Dogs!
Yes, I think I have a copy of that somewhere. As I heard the story, her lawyers wanted to sue, but she said, Are you nuts? For a biologist to appear in a Gary Larsen cartoon is like a Nobel prize. Scientists all love Gary Larsen.
I know which one you mean! One part of my daily routine is to look at the Far Side website because though I used to have the book that contained most of them, it was too large to bring with me when I returned to the U.K. so I gave it to my American sister-in-law who is also a great fan.
That was so great. She's been known to flirt when she likes a male interviewer. You two definitely had it going on. Thanks for this clip. It means a lot to see she's OK, still beautuful and one of the coolest people on this endangered planet.
Always great to see Dr. Jane Goodall! She inspired me to get my degree in environmental sciences, many years ago, & join local volunteer groups helping the environment. She’s a wonderful advocate for animals & their habitats, & she always keeps her good sense of humor! (In Africa, she used to call her little son “Grub”!) 🌍
I hope scientists are working on a process to clone Jane Goodall. The world needs lots more of her. She has lived long and lived well. May she continue so indefinitely.
It was a huge honor to have Jane on my show. I hope that her energy (at the age of 91) inspires all of you. I especially like what she had to say about hope—that it’s achieved through ACTION. As I always say: hopelessness isn’t a plan.
Thank you, Andy for having Jane Goodall on your show today. She is a very inspiring person especially in what seems like dark times, We can overcome this situation, one person at a time!
My Scots-reared and educated husband loved hearing about Jane's whisky ritual (although he prefers the smoky single malts of Islay). I've got a couple of young grandkids across the water, and I think they need to know about Roots and Shoots.
Anyway, thank you, Jane, and thank you, Andy.
I have always admired Jane Goodall, and I loved seeing her today. And now I'm having a shot of whisky ( as they say in the UK) in her honor and tradition!!
As a child I used to hear her annual lectures at Caltech, and as an old man I continue to draw astonishing inspiration from her example.
Jane Goodall has been my lifelong hero ever since I read about her work at Gombe in 1966. Along with Sir David Attenborough, she remains one of thew few clarion voices not just warning, but inspiring. Something about that generation of Brits -- showing the world what's best about them -- and maybe us. Thank you, Andy, for honoring her!
Her lowland gorillas have more smarts and better manners than any “human” serving in this maladministration.
Oh, but why needlessly offend lowland gorillas and bonobos like that? 😜
How is that offending the gorillas and bonobos? I pointed out how superior they are…
I guess just mentioning the wonderful beasts in the same thought process with the team of slime bags is offensive enough. We have been in close contact with all the big primates and they are really amazing.
Years ago, I made "friends" with a silverback at the National Zoo. I would come visit the gorillas a few times where indoors, the cages are glass. While the area was filled with running, shouting frenetic children in a sugar rush, I would sit down at one corner of the cage not far from an older male, and just put my hand on the glass. To my surprise, he came up to the glass and put his hand up against mine. I returned for several visits, doing the same thing, always repeated by him. We were both careful to observe proper gorilla manners -- no looking each other directly in the eyes lest it be taken as a sign of aggression. Both of us would peek from time to time out of curiosity, but then quickly avert our gaze.
What we don't know about the animals with whom we share our planet could fill an encyclopedia.
Oliver Sacks tells of a similar encounter, in the Toronto zoo, with an orangutan mother. He was very moved, as well he might be.
My husband and I visited the primates in the wild, in Uganda, Rwanda, and Borneo. In Borneo a mother Orangutan with her baby kept an eye on my husband for an hour while I went with our guide for a hike. When I returned to the boat the mama made eye contact with me and left. In Uganda a Silverback became fond of my husband probably realizing how tired my husband was! Your story is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful experience! And yes, we can "make contact" if we observe the culture and are respectful. By the way, if you ever read Julio Cortazar's short story "The Axolotl", you will notice the similarity with your experience (up to a point).
Neat critters axolotls. I can’t remember what year it was m but the zoo associations declared a “year of the amphibian” and our zoo set up a whole section which included an axolotl as well as some poison-dart frogs.
How amazing ❣️🙏 So glad you got to share your space and energy like that. So proud of you too for recognizing the awe of such a beautiful, amazing creature❣️🙏
Dear It's -- what a wonderful connection.
chill, please
Agree
By even comparing them. 😂
Dian Fossey did the groundbreaking work with lowland gorillas. She & a group of female scientists including Jane Goodall & Birutė Galdikas, were recruited by Louis Leakey to study great apes in their habitat.
Bonobos are very very friendly among themselves. No combat.
They do indeed,but I believe it was Dian Fossey who studied gorillas—and was brutally murdered. A movie was made about her, “Gorillas in the Mist”. She too was inspired by Louis Leakey, as was Jane Goodall. I wonder if they knew each other?
Yes, they did. I remember with great clarity going to CalTech in the spring of 1983 to attend a lecture by Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas (helped by Louis Leakey in her quest to study orangutans) together. What an amazing day. Jane Goodall does an amazing imitation of a chimpanzee call.
I’m envious! Louis leaker’s son gave a lecture at a college near where I was living back in the (I think) 1970s. He’s a great speaker and an amazing man.
Birute Galdikas was a guest at the zoo where I worked. We invited Jane Goodall one year, but unfortunately her schedule was too busy so we didn’t get her to visit. I didn’t get to talk to Birute, but saw her during her visit.
WONDERFUL interview, Andy! Jane Goodall is one of the world's greatest human beings, who has done more good for this planet than anyone else, in my view. Her thoughts are always entirely excellent. Thank you. for this brilliant interview. It brings tears to my eyes.
Another hero heard from. Thank you, Andy. I'm 83 and exhausted, but have been busy trying not to do any damage and fighting whenever I can.The real enemies are ignorance and greed I love the way Jane took on MuskRat. She has always been busy saving stuff that matters, like the planet in all its natural perfection. So glad she's still as feisty as ever. Thanks again.
I aspire to be 83 and continuing the fight! Congrats to you Rosemary 🥂
I just turned 86 and aspire to be feisty at 91, just like Jane.
She was once asked if it was smart of her to sleep in trees like the chimps when she did her field work. Didn't she realize leopards could climb trees? She said that fear somehow never entered her mind.
While I wouldn't recommend sleeping in trees when leopards are about, there is something noble and true in that response. I did what I needed to do. May we all be so fearless in working to save our planet, and ourselves.
Jane Goodall has been a very wise steward of the balance of living creatures on this earth since before I became a fan around 1970. Elon cannot/will not learn anything unless it enriches him and his power to influence. Thanks for broadcasting Jane’s urgent message.
"Intelligent people don't destroy their only home".
Jane's quote encapsulates her lifelong philosophy which should be an inspiring rallying cry!
Keith Olbermann used to select "The Worst Person in the World" on his TV Show -- and we know who that is today.
Jane Goodall, throughout her life, has clearly been "The Best and Most Caring Person in the World "!
Jane is a hero of mine. What a beautiful interview. Years ago I attended one of her lectures and like this interview she motivates, inspires and gives us hope. Love “cloud contingent”. Thank you for spreading hope along with Jane.
Jane is a remarkable woman with great intelligence and a sense of humor. The favorite thing I found out about her recently is her favorite animal? Dogs!
Her sense of humor was on display when she said she loved the Far Side comic that had caused some controversy. (I won't give it away if you haven't seen the comic, but you can read about and see it here: https://screenrant.com/far-side-controversial-comic-strip-jane-goodall/)
Yes, I think I have a copy of that somewhere. As I heard the story, her lawyers wanted to sue, but she said, Are you nuts? For a biologist to appear in a Gary Larsen cartoon is like a Nobel prize. Scientists all love Gary Larsen.
I know which one you mean! One part of my daily routine is to look at the Far Side website because though I used to have the book that contained most of them, it was too large to bring with me when I returned to the U.K. so I gave it to my American sister-in-law who is also a great fan.
That's one of my favorites!
I loved the time she was on John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” show. It’s not available in the U.K. unfortunately, and I miss it.
Here’s to Jane. It’s 7am here but bottoms up!
I'm exhausted just listening to her, and I'm 2/3 of her age.
She is tireless!
Jane Goodall is so inspiring! Thanks so much for this wonderful “chat” with her.
That was so great. She's been known to flirt when she likes a male interviewer. You two definitely had it going on. Thanks for this clip. It means a lot to see she's OK, still beautuful and one of the coolest people on this endangered planet.
Always great to see Dr. Jane Goodall! She inspired me to get my degree in environmental sciences, many years ago, & join local volunteer groups helping the environment. She’s a wonderful advocate for animals & their habitats, & she always keeps her good sense of humor! (In Africa, she used to call her little son “Grub”!) 🌍
I hope scientists are working on a process to clone Jane Goodall. The world needs lots more of her. She has lived long and lived well. May she continue so indefinitely.