Jane Goodall, is one of those people who's passion for nature result has been an icon in the defense of biodiversity. This zoology, British anthropologist and ethologist (a PhD in ethology from the University of Cambridge), 75, has been performing research work in Africa for more than half a century. Meet the renowned paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey was instrumental in his decision to stay to study wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute in the Gombe reserve (Tanzania), where he conducted research areas, education and conservation, not only in regard tothe chimpanzees, but through sustainable development in local communities African. The work of primatologist has been recognized on numerous occasions: Of course, this is not his first honorary doctorate (which has more than 30 universities in the world) but it is the University of Alicante the first English that gives this doctorate. It has also been awarded many international awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award for Research in 2003 in Spain, the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society, the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Sciences, the Gold Medal UNESCO, etc. . Also in April 2002, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan named Dr. Goodall as Messenger of Peace " United Nations. In 2009 he has been named official sponsor of the International Year, by the UN.
extensive work has taken a decisive step in the knowledge of the ethology of primates. He has published over 20 books and numerous scientific articles. Besides participating in various productions for film and television, has helped bring the world of chimpanzees and other species to the public.
But his work is not confined only to Africa. There are many centers in the world that advocate for the conservation of chimpanzees. On this trip to Spain to take Jane Goodall to different parts of Spain, the scientific took the opportunity to visit the recovery center and Primadomus primate research, which is being built in Villena (Alicante). On the other hand, has used his visit to promote Speak Out campaign, the forest calls you
organized by the Jane Goodall Institute with which it is intended that people recycle their used mobile phones and other electronic components that use coltan composition. Access to this mineral is causing the destruction of ecosystems where there are multiple species (including the chimpanzee and gorilla).
I wish everyone to follow suit and be conscientious of what important the individual actions in the health of the ecosystem.
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