"I have always felt a deep connection to the natural world, even as a child."

"I'm not a saint. I'm just a woman who loves animals."

"My dream is a world where humans and animals can coexist in harmony."

"Chimpanzees have taught me that we are not the only beings with personalities, minds, and, above all, feelings."

"I believe that the more we understand about the natural world, the more we will want to protect it."