Dr. Jane Goodall marked her 91st birthday on April 3 with a contribution to environmental education. As a primatologist and conservationist, she celebrates this milestone by making a special appearance in Jane, the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV+ series inspired by her excellent work.
Goodall has spent decades of her life advocating for wildlife conservation and inspiring younger generations to care for the planet. In honor of her birthday, she shared a heartfelt message with young people who may feel discouraged about the future, reminding them that hope and action are linked to a successful life.
How Dr. Jane Goodall is celebrating her 91st birthday
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As Dr. Jane Goodall celebrated this milestone age, she also announced her appearance on Jane, which is returning for its third season on April 18. The show follows the adventures of nine-year-old Jane Garcia, played by Ava Louise Murchison, as she embarks on imaginative journeys to protect endangered animals.
Goodall shared her excitement for the new adventures ahead on the show and expressed her delight at making an appearance in the third season. Looking back, Dr. Jane Goodall showed gratitude for seeing her desired project and lifelong work with animals inspire others. In a sneak preview of the show shared by People, Goodall makes a guest appearance, speaking with the young Jane.
Special appearance on ‘Jane’
The primatologist shared with Jane and her friend David about the importance of trust when working with animals. As young Jane expresses frustration about the destruction of the natural world, Goodall reassures her that such feelings are natural since one would generally meet people who are carefree about the well-being of the world we live in and the biodiversity around us.
Dr. Jane Goodall encourages young Jane and viewers to focus on the positive, considering the increasing awareness of climate change and biodiversity loss. She noted that several young people were also becoming more aware of the importance of conserving the environment and protecting species at risk of extinction. Season 3 of Jane promises new adventures that aim to raise awareness about the environment and ways to preserve it, drawing inspiration from Goodall’s career.