She became world famous as a monkey researcher, and as an activist she changed the world: Jane Goodall (90) talks to Conny Bischofberger about praying chimpanzees, irresponsible politicians and their ruthless fight to protect our planet.
She is a speck in the gigantic Max Reinhardt library at Leopoldskron Castle in Salzburg: Surrounded by the dark wood of the book walls and the gilded columns, Jane Goodall sits under the beautiful mirrored vault in a leather-covered armchair. The English woman holds a cup of tea in her left hand. The floor lamp casts a warm light on her face, which is framed by white hair.
“I don’t often go to such unique places,” she says as she looks around. Her voice sounds calm, almost a little tired. This makes you listen to the 90-year-old all the more attentively. Later this week, the animal behavior researcher and environmental protection activist will visit the Konrad Lorenz research center in Grünau im Almtal and plant a ‘tree of hope’ (the ‘Krone’ reported). According to the Jane Goodall Institute Austria, no visit to Austria is planned until 2025, and therefore this could be her last for a long time.
“Kron”: Mrs. Goodall, who is that little man on the table in front of you? – (There is a toy chimpanzee next to the teapot.)
Source: Krone
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