Jane Goodall Instagram – 🐾 Jane often talks about her beloved childhood companion, a dog named Rusty. While many think Rusty ignited Jane’s passion for animals, Jane says that in fact, she was born loving animals. Rusty’s friendship and intelligence played a different role in Jane’s journey. 🐶💡 Rusty’s companionship empowered her to challenge the skepticism she faced while earning her PhD. “It was Rusty’s friendship and intelligence that helped me to stand up to the Cambridge professors who told me that only humans had personality, minds, and emotions!” Rusty’s companionship and the lessons he taught Jane allowed her to build upon her innate love for animals. 📷 the Goodall Family Alt text: Slide 1: A young girl with short blonde hair and pale skin (Jane Goodall) wearing shorts and a tank top sits on a stool in a backyard cradling a cat and smiling at the camera. Slide 2: A female toddler with blonde hair (Jane Goodall) hugging a plush chimpanzee toy that’s almost the same size as her. Slide 3: A young girl with short blonde hair wearing a collared dress pushes a wheel barrow with a dog in it. The dog, Rusty, has a black coat with distinctive white patch on his chest. #JaneGoodall #JaneGoodallInstitute #FunFacts #AnimalWelfare #GirlsInScience #WildlifeConservation #Conservation #Wildlife #Pets