One of the greatest eminences in ethology and primatology is found on the island of Tenerife. Is about Jane Goodall, pioneer in the study of wild chimpanzees and with a history of studying the social and family interactions of these animals for more than sixty years.
The British company’s first stop was the Tenerife species recovery center La Tahonillawhere he claimed to be “very happy to return to Tenerife“In addition, he expressed his intention to learn much more about the island’s biodiversity and its problems, in order to be able to support actions for sustainability and recovery of the species.
Goodall’s arrival in Tenerife has created a lot of expectation in the scientific world of the archipelago, with a wide array of media in place. There, the staff of La Tahonilla have told Goodall the situation of some endemic Canary Islands species.
Between them, the blue finch or shearwaters. The ethologist wanted to know more information about the guincho, of which only three specimens remain in Tenerife: two in pairs and another single. The scientist lamented the situation, saying “poor thing.”
A commemorative plaque
The ethologist has received a commemorative plaque, for which Goodall feels “very honored that her name is in a recovery center like this, of which I am proud for the work it does“.
“It is thanks to you that many animals in the Canary Islands are still alive”
The British woman addressed the members of La Tahonilla because “Thanks to you, many animals in the Canary Islands are still alive.“. The staff, moved by her words, have exploded in applause for her.
Goodall also recalled her time in the Canary Islands almost seventy years ago, when she traveled to Africa for the first time. “Very few people know that I passed through the Islands in 1957 on my trip from the United Kingdom to Africa,” he explained.
Your problem with banana liqueur
Goodall has many memories and anecdotes on our islands, although one stands out above the rest because of its cuteness: “When I first set foot in the Canary Islands, I tried the banana liqueur and I could only have one glass, it was too strong“he said between laughs.
Visit to the area affected by the fire
The ethologist visited one of the areas affected by the Tenerife fire. There, she has been informed of the characteristics of the Canarian pine, highlighting its resilience against fire.
After taking a photo at the Fénix Canarias totem pole with his stuffed monkey, Goodall planted a white stick in the spot. The scientist ‘stained’ her hands to put the soil and at the end she kissed the tree so that it could capture its energy.
A conference with all tickets sold
This Saturday, the primatologist will give a lecture in the Auditorium of the University of La Laguna, “Reasons for hope“The tickets have all been sold for weeks and the expectation is very high to hear an eminence in the field of ethology and that of primates.
