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