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How motherhood changed Jane Goodall

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The renowned conservationist and mother to son Hugo, nicknamed "Grub," died October 1 at the age of 91. She was honored Wednesday with a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.

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  • Jane Goodall began to understand mother chimpanzees better after having her own child.
  • She related her own protective instincts to the agitation and anger seen in mother chimps when their young are disturbed. 7s
  • Goodall realized these protective feelings are instinctive and noticed other personal changes after becoming a mother. 24s
  • She became more cautious and concerned for her child's safety, especially around animals she previously did not fear. 50s
  • Goodall concluded that motherhood brought about significant changes in her instincts and perspective. 1m 13s
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