Jane Goodall (broadcast Friday, November 14th, 2008)

Over 45 years ago, a young researcher named Jane Goodall observed wild chimpanzees in the Gombe making and using tools -- a finding that changed the field of primate research dramatically. In this segment, Ira talks with primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall about her work in studying chimpanzees, preserving habitats, and what lies ahead for the field of evolutionary science. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.