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Jul 6, 2026 14 min

Dr Jane Goodall (Scientists & Inventors)

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Send us Fan Mail In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool use, hunting behavior, complex emotions, and unique personalities in chimpanzees, and how she later shifted from research to global conservation and activism. We cover key milestones (meeting Dr. Leakey, earning a Ph.D. without an undergraduate degree, founding the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots), fun stories for kids, and why her work matters today. Perfect for kids, teachers, and parents looking for an engaging, accurate introduction to animal behavior, conservation, and women in STEM. Sources: National Geographic, Britannica, Jane Goodall Institute, Achievement.org, History.com. Call to action: Subscribe to Check This Out! and visit the episode notes for links to sources and activities to learn more. Hashtags #JaneGoodall #Chimpanzees #WildlifeConservation #KidsPodcast #ChildrensEducation #WomenInSTEM #GombeResearch #AnimalBehavior #RootsAndShoots #JaneGoodallInstitute #ScienceForKids #ConservationEducation #NatureStories #STEMforKids #kidhistorypodcast Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool use, hunting behavior, complex emotions, and unique personalities in chimpanzees, and how she later shifted from research to global conservation and activism. We cover key milestones (meeting Dr...

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