Celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall , 91, passed away on Wednesday. The award-winning author and environmentalist had done more for the forests and their inhabitants than whole generations combined. She understood the nature of the primates better than anyone, and she proved that on The Late Show.

Almost a year ago, Jane had made an appearance on the talk show and had a conversation with the host Stephen Colbert about her ‘Vote for Nature’ campaign, her favourite type of animal, and some politics. The host and guest started the evening with a glass of bourbon, as Goodall exclaimed, “That is a very good way to start a very good conversation.” Colbert then asked Goodall about how she discovered her love for nature, and surprisingly, the vine-swinging Tarzan had something to do with it

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