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In 2018, I was lucky enough to go on the trip of a lifetime to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, where my idol since childhood, Jane Goodall, had observed chimpanzees for her research. We were tracking chimpanzees when our guide got word that Gremlin, one of the oldest living chimpanzees Goodall observed, had been spotted. At 48 years old, she was still a loving mother and a strong matriarchal figure in her community. We trudged through the jungle to where she sat eating with her latest baby, Grendel. As I watched her, I was struck by how patient and gentle she was with Grendel. I could also tell how much the guides loved and cared about her, which was so touching. It was difficult to take photographs because we watched the chimpanzees from a safe distance, but I was able to capture this beautiful moment. It’s a bookmark in life I will never forget.
—Valerie Howell, Miami
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