Jane Goodall Instagram – Late one afternoon, Michael “Nick” Nichols looked up and saw Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE bowing her head deferentially, offering her hair to a young, aggressive male chimpanzee named Jojo.
Nichols did not interrupt. He began moving closer to tighten the frame. Jane. The chimp. A hand.
Later, Nichols reflected that Jane never wanted to give the impression that touching chimpanzees was acceptable. As her understanding evolved, so did her approach. Today, the Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling or close proximity with wildlife. This photograph reflects a historic context and a chapter in Jane’s life shaped by deep knowledge, trust, and care.
The image of Jojo came to represent something larger. A transition from protecting chimpanzees to protecting the planet.
This iconic photograph is now available, including a very limited number of rare prints hand-signed by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE.
By purchasing a print through Vital Impacts, you help carry Dr. Goodall’s legacy forward. One hundred percent of the signed prints’ profits support the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program, empowering young people around the world to protect the planet and shape a more compassionate future.
The Jane Goodall Institute and Vital Impacts do not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This represents a historical/sanctuary context. | Posted on 10/Mar/2026 19:30:00
