KenDr. Goodall, thank you for taking time for this interview. I know that you spent many years studying chimpanzees in Africa. When did you first decide to go to Africa?

JaneIt was after I read the Doctor Dolittle and the Tarzan books. When I was 11, I knew that somehow I would go to Africa to live with animals, study them, and write books about them.

KenI'm sure there are lots of young people who want to work with animals someday. How can they prepare themselves?

JaneThere are a lot of things you can do in order to understand animals. (1) It is very important that you watch them and observe their behavior. It is also important that you write notes and ask questions. (2) If you are really determined, you'll have to work really hard. Take advantage of every opportunity, and don't give up.