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What inspired Jane Goodall to go to Africa?
What does the work of Jane Goodall suggest about animal communication?
Which of the following is a key idea in the text?
What type of animals does the text refer to in terms of understanding instructions?
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In what area does Jane Goodall's work primarily focus?
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Study Notes
Animals and Communication
- Some animals can understand basic instructions, enabling humans to control them, such as horses and camels.
- Intelligent animals can infer what humans want them to do, but the extent of their understanding was previously underestimated.
Jane Goodall's Contributions
- Jane Goodall, a naturalist, has been working since the 1960s to demonstrate that some animals can comprehend human language and convey complex ideas.
- Her work has expanded our understanding of animal communication and its potential.
Jane Goodall's Inspiration
- As a child, Jane Goodall was inspired by the fictional character Dr. Dolittle, who could talk to animals, as depicted in books she read.
- This inspiration may have motivated her to travel to Africa in her 20s, where she began her groundbreaking research.
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Explore the possibilities of human-animal communication, inspired by Jane Goodall's research since the 1960s. Discover how intelligent animals understand and respond to human instructions.
