Jane Goodall Celebrates 91st Birthday with Message of Hope

Renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall recently celebrated her 91st birthday on April 3rd with a heartwarming message for those feeling hopeless about the future, especially young people. For the first time ever, Dr. Goodall will be appearing in the Apple TV+ show “Jane,” which is inspired by her incredible life and work.

“Jane” is set to return for its third season on Apple TV+ on April 18th, adding to the excitement of Goodall’s involvement in the show. The series follows the adventures of Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old environmentalist who is passionate about saving endangered animals, particularly chimpanzees.

In a statement, Dr. Goodall expressed her excitement about joining the cast of “Jane” and how fulfilling it has been to see her lifelong work with animals inspire the show. She shared her wisdom with Jane and David, the main characters of the series, discussing her early experiences with chimps and the importance of building trust with animals.

Despite the challenges facing our planet, Dr. Goodall offered words of encouragement, reminding everyone to focus on hopeful things and take action to make the world a better place. She highlighted the increasing awareness of climate change and biodiversity loss, inspiring innovative solutions and the involvement of young people in creating positive change.

Season 3 of “Jane” promises to bring exciting, Earth-saving action to viewers, blending live action with CGI to bring the characters’ imaginations to life. The new season is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on April 18th, and is sure to spark positive action in the hearts of children everywhere.

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