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nolabear

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75. She was a hero of mine and a reason I did wildlife rehab.
Wed Oct 1, 2025, 07:19 PM
Wednesday

I’ve loved her since I was a kid. I think the thing she taught me most is that animals, even the most odd to us, are not that different. If you watch and respect their needs and what they communicate to you, it feels spiritual, connected to the earth and the essence of life itself.

I’ll miss her. But hearing she died of “natural causes” while on tour makes me smile. She deserved a kind departure.

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Jane Goodall, not Goodell. Climate Crusader Wednesday #5
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.. BlueWaveNeverEnd Wednesday #16
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Cross gently, Dr. Goodall, with much gratitude for your work Hekate Wednesday #18
Bless her soul. A life, filled with good works. (nt) Paladin Wednesday #19
She was amazing. A very special lady. 💙🙏🙏 TommieMommy Wednesday #20
A great lady and very inspirational. milestogo Wednesday #21
This is very sad. StarryNite Wednesday #22
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A very good human. UTUSN Wednesday #25
An eye opener. Changed the world. cachukis Wednesday #26
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She was a hero of mine and a reason I did wildlife rehab. nolabear Wednesday #75
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