Wonder Women of the Week: Jane Goodall

Name: Jane Goodall

Life: April 3, 1934 - Present

Occupation: Primatologist, Ethologist, Anthropologist & United Nations Messenger of Peace

Super Power: Chimpanzee Whisperer

Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is best known for challenging science’s longstanding beliefs & revolutionizing contemporary knowledge of chimpanzee behavior. The only human ever accepted into chimpanzee society, she has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. A global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats, Goodall devotes virtually all of her time to advocacy on behalf of chimpanzees and the environment.