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Jane Goodall Interview: 'Even Chimps Understand Sustainability'

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Jane Goodall spent years observing chimpazees in the wild. She discovered that the animals can murder and wage war. As an environmentalist, the British activist now spends more time observing humans. She says she still has hope in people. Interview Conducted By Philip Bethge and Johann Grolle more... [ Comment ]

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