"The more we learn of the true nature of nonhuman animals, especially those with complex brains and corresponding complex social behavior, the more ethical concerns are raised regarding their use in the service of man-whether this be in entertainment, as 'pets,' for food, in research laboratories, or any of the other uses to which we subject them."
"I stopped eating meat some 50 years ago when I looked at the pork chop on my plate and thought: This represents fear, pain, death. That did it, and I went plant-based instantly."
Jane Goodall's passing creates a palpable void and widespread admiration for her decades of commitment to animals and the environment. A 2019 meeting in San Francisco highlighted that her love of animals was the primary force behind her humanitarian and conservation efforts and enabled her to maintain an exhausting travel and speaking schedule. She connected with people through kindness and nonjudgmental outreach while holding firm convictions and some controversial views. She warned that deeper understanding of complex animal minds raises ethical concerns about using animals for entertainment, pets, food, or research, and she advocated plant-based eating to reduce animal suffering and environmental harm.
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