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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 18 MIN

Jane Goodall in Gombe

from Let's Rewind! - Heroes Who Changed Everything - Little Thinkers!

Join Ben & Pia on a gentle, MEGA exciting journey to Gombe where a brave young scientist changed how we see animals! This episode tells the true adventure of Jane Goodall: tents by Lake Tanganyika, a little notebook, patient watching, and a moment when a chimp named David Greybeard touched her hand. Perfect for curious minds who love nature, science, and real-life mysteries solved by careful listening. Historical Fun Fact: Jane observed chimpanzees using sticks to fish for termites — one of the first wild tool uses that made scientists rethink what only humans could do! Did you know? Jane began her study in 1960 without a university degree, chosen because of her patience and sharp eyes, and later earned a doctorate for her work! Ben & Pia guide you through the forests, the discoveries, and how small actions like Roots and Shoots grew into a worldwide youth movement. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and Ben & Pia might bring it to life! #LetsRewind #JaneGoodall #Gombe #NatureStories #ScienceAdventure #RootsAndShoots

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