1960

In Goodall’s first year of study, she observed David Greybeard eating a dead animal. This was proof that chimps eat meat.

1960

Goodall observed David Greybeard making and using a tool to find and eat termites.

1964

A chimp named Figan showed planning when he “kidnapped” a chimp named Flint to get the others to follow him to a new location.

1964

A chimp named Mike showed intelligence by using empty cans to create noise. He banged the cans together to scare larger males away.

1970

The sight of a waterfall inspired the chimps to perform a joyful dance.

1974

In a shocking development,
“war” broke out between
two groups of chimps.

The war lasted four years.

1975

Figan’s status as a leader was strengthened by his close relationship with his brother, Faben.

1987

After three‑year‑old Mel’s mother died of an illness, he was “adopted” by a female chimp called Spindle. This was the first time that an unrelated chimp was observed to adopt an orphan youngster.

1994

The use of twigs to catch ants had been seen in only one chimp community. Yet after one chimp left that community for another, she began teaching the skill to chimps there.

1995

Research suggests that some chimps eat the leaves of a particular plant to help stop stomach pain.