History Bites: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, is a UN Messenger of Peace and one of the greatest scientists in history. As a young woman in the 1960s, she gained renown for her study of wild chimpanzees in the forests of Gombe National Park, Tanzania. She made groundbreaking discoveries and forever changed the way humans understand animals.

Over the last forty years, Dr. Jane has worked tirelessly to bring about better lives for people in impoverished areas, to promote peace and love, and to put an end to abuses of animals and the environment. As part of her efforts, she started the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots and Shoots, which work to implement her goals in dozens of countries around the world. Dr. Jane's bestselling books include In the Shadow of Man, Reason for Hope, and The Book of Hope. She has been featured in many documentaries, including the recent IMAX film Reason for Hope. She also received a knighthood from Prince (now King) Charles and even has her own Barbie© doll and Lego© set!

I met this extraordinary woman in February 2023 while filming in Tanzania. Dr. Jane kindly agreed to appear on the channel and asked if we could do an interview when she was in New York City in April.

Two months later, sitting together on the 50th floor of a Manhattan hotel, that's exactly what we did. I hope you enjoy the interview!

You can learn more about Dr. Jane and join her incredible foundations at these links:

Special thanks to Dr. Jane, Khalfan, Dad, Mr. Jumanne, Meshack, Judah, Mom, Baby, Boogie, Susana, Sarah, Nicole, Adinani, Merlin, Angel, Mr. Brian, Mary, & the Ritz-Carlton Nomad

Image credits:
Jane: JGI USA
Jane extending hand to chimp: National Geographic
Young Jane with binoculars: National Geographic
Jane playing with chimp: National Geographic
Jane clapping with Africans: Chase Pickering
Jane Goodall with Mr. H: Deutsche Bank
Chimps in Cage: Inhabitat
Jane Goodall Institute: JGI
Roots and Shoots: Academy of Achievement
In the Shadow of Man: Mariner Book Classics
Reason for Hope: Grand Central Publishing
Jane documentary: National Geographic
Jane knighted: Getty Images
Jane Goodall Barbie© doll: Women's Agenda
Jane Lego© set: Lego© & The Brothers Brick
Jane overlooking scenery: Peppermint
Jane and Rusty: Jane Goodall Institute
Jane in boat: National Geographic
Jane with binoculars: National Geographic
Jane in tree: National Geographic
Jane on peak: JGI of Canada
Jane and Louis Leakey: Dave Siddon/Leakey Foundation
Jane lectures: University of North Texas, JGI UK
Jane and Hugo: Daily Mail, Shutterstock
Jane and Hugo filming: National Geographic Society
Jane and chimp 1: National Geographic Society
Jane and chimp 2: National Geographic Society
Jane on NG cover: National Geographic Society
Jane planting 1: Roots & Shoots
Jane planting 2: Jason Thomas
Jane with group of Africans - BBC Travel
Don Merton: Unknown
Jane and Jubilee: Wall Street Journal
Jane and mother: JGI USA
Chimp taking banana from Jane: National Geographic
Chimp taking banana from Jane in camp: National Geographic

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[BlueSkies.]

What a lovely lady, what an amazing human being. We love you, Jane ❤

[freedomfries]

This isn't the type of interview that will "go viral." However, it is the type of video that people will still be watching in 100 years.

[khalfankikwale]

Congratulations Solomon for the great interview with a great woman in the world.

[jaysonspann]

Woah congrats on the big name guests!!!

[SarahArnoldHall]

This was such a great insight into Dr Jane’s thoughts on the world today and her personal life. What a fantastic woman, she gives me hope for the world. Thanks for another brilliant video Solomon!

[mimissketchbook]

What a terrific, well prepared, inspirational interview. Can’t wait to learn more about ‘Roots and Shoots’, ‘Tacare’ and the amazing Jane Goodall.

[leilamcmichael]

What a great episode! I admire Dr. Jane Goodall so much!

[mylesmills]

You are a great interviewer, you remind me of a young Ernie Johnson. Miss Goodall is so elegant.

[manuelmejia]

Thankyou for sharing this knowledge much Respect From Anaheim California

[juliaszabados]

❤Great conversation Great questions! Ty both 🕊️💕✨