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Jane

Nat Geo | March 17, 2018

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The story of Jane Goodall: a trailblazer whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated science community and revolutionised our understanding of the natural world.

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The story of Jane Goodall: a trailblazer whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated science community and revolutionised our understanding of the natural world.

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The film director that brought us Mrs Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur, and Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn. His actors won more Oscars than for any other director.

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Manganinnie

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