Earth has experienced five mass extinctions so far. During these times, thousands of animals have been lost forever from the world. It is feared that the sixth great extinction period will soon come to the earth. But noted primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall warns that the mass extinction is not in the future, but has already begun.
In this regard, a BBC article said that despite the age of 90, Goodall continues to advocate for environmental protection. Not only that, he is running from one end of the world to the other to raise awareness about environmental problems and solutions.
One of Jane Goodall's key projects is a tree planting and habitat restoration initiative in Uganda. Through this, he basically wants to protect the habitat of more than 5 thousand chimpanzees in the country. He has been researching this species for a long time and dedicated his life to its conservation.
It is reported that Goodall's foundation, in partnership with Ecosia, a non-profit technology company, has planted nearly two million trees over the past five years. Apart from restoring animal habitats, this initiative is also taken to combat climate change.
In an interview with the BBC, Goodall warned that the window of time to tackle climate change is fast closing. He emphasized the importance of protecting forests to mitigate the effects of global warming. He linked deforestation to the wider climate crisis. In Tanzania, he observed, rainfall patterns are now being disrupted. This is seriously affecting other wildlife including chimpanzees and local ecosystems.
Goodall believes that preventing the destruction of natural habitats, moving away from fossil fuels and regulating industrial farming practices are crucial to protecting biodiversity.
Goodall's groundbreaking work is reflected in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park. There he was able to form a complex social bond with the first chimpanzees. Despite the skepticism of scientists, his close relationship with primates provided deep insight into the animals' behavior. His deep emotional connection with a chimpanzee named David Graveyard has now become a research topic.
Goodall has been working with nature and conservation for more than 60 years. He stressed the need for environmental laws to create a livable future for the coming generations. He also called for global cooperation to deal with climate and biodiversity crisis.
