Most people know scientist Jane Goodall for her revolutionary work with chimpanzees, but few know much about what Dr. Goodall does when she's not helping the primate population.
Well, Dr. Goodall recently hosted an Ask Me Anything, one of Reddit's popular pages in which users can host a Q&A. And fans were able to get a glimpse into the scientist's life outside the jungle. With the assistance of her staff, Dr. Goodall answered a variety of questions about her life, ranging from her musical preferences to her favorite book as a child in the 1940s.
It's amazing that Dr. Goodall took time away from her work to chat with fans and open up about her life growing up and present-day interests. Even if you've followed Dr. Goodall's impressive career, these seven facts about the scientist's life may just surprise you!
Check out Dr. Goodall's fun facts below, and make sure to SHARE these exciting revelations with all your friends on Facebook!
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Who Is Dr. Jane Goodall?

Dr. Jane Goodall is a British scientist, known throughout the world for her work with chimpanzees and other primates.
Dr. Goodall was one of the first scientists to discover the similarities between humans and chimpanzees, noting in her work that "it isn't only human beings who have personality, who are capable of rational thought [and] emotions like joy and sorrow."
Scroll down to hear what she had to say in her Ask Me Anything Q and A.
1. She Grew Up Reading Doctor Dolittle

When one Reddit user asked what her favorite books are (her 4-year-old was curious!), Jane responded with several childhood classics that influenced her life decisions.
"When I was growing up, what I read were the Doctor Dolittle books," Jane wrote on Reddit. "I learned a great deal from those books. When I was 10 years old I [also] read Tarzan. I was sad when he married the wrong Jane. It was those books that directed me to grow up [and] go to Africa."
2. She Believes That Bigfoot Is "A Real Possibility"

It may come as a surprise, but Jane, one of the most renowned primatologists in the world, believes that Sasquatch and bigfoot might be out there.
"Jane has said that she is fascinated by the idea of the existence of an as-of-yet-undiscovered ape species living in the wild," one of Jane's staffers wrote. "As a self-described romantic, [she] has always wanted them to exist. She has read many accounts of bigfoot sightings and thinks that bigfoot is a real possibility."
3. She Doesn't Have Any Pets

As much as she loves animals, Jane travels too much for any pets of her own.
"Dr. Goodall does not have any pets of her own because she travels over 300 days a year and thinks it wouldn't be fair to an animal to leave them alone for that long," one of Jane's staff members wrote. "Her family has two dogs, however, and she is always around animals whenever she travels, so she is never alone!"
4. Her Mom Was Her Biggest Supporter

In the 1940s and 1950s, when Jane grew up, girls were discouraged from studying fields like science, but Jane's mother never stopped encouraging her to work hard for what she wanted.
"They told me girl students cannot do that, [but] I had a wonderful mother who had supported my love of animals ever since I was born," wrote Jane. "She said to me, 'If you really want to [study animals], then you're going to have to work very hard and take advantage of opportunity.'"
5. She Loves Cheese

Dr. Jane Goodall is vocal against the practice of eating meat, but there are certain things preventing her from becoming a full vegan — specifically, her love of cheese.
"Dr. Goodall has been a practicing vegetarian for many, many years now," one of her staffers wrote. "Although she does love cheese, so not sure she'll become a vegan anytime soon!"
6. She Enjoys Classical Music

Though she's one of the most well-known scientists of the 20th century, Jane Goodall takes pleasure in simple things like listening to music, just like everyone else.
"Dr. Goodall tends to mostly listen to classical music," one of the members of Jane's team wrote. According to her team, some of her favorite classical musicians include Bach, Beethoven, Dvorák, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.
7. She Enjoyed The Newest Planet Of The Apes Film

As an animal lover — primates especially — Jane was appreciative that the latest Planet of the Apes film didn't shoot with real animals.
"All of us at the Jane Goodall Institute are very appreciative of the steps taken by the production team of the new movies, due to their use of motion-capture and their dedication to not using real apes in any of their films," Jane's team wrote. "She loved the newest film!"
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