Vanessa Woods facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vanessa Woods
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Vanessa Woods with a bonobo at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary in DRC.
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| Born | 1977 (age 47–48) |
| Occupation | Scientist Author Journalist |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | Australia, United States |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Spouse | Brian Hare |
Vanessa Woods was born in 1977. She is an Australian writer and journalist who focuses on science. She writes for the Discovery Channel in Australia and New Zealand. Vanessa is also known for writing children's books.
She is famous for her research in the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There, she studied how bonobos and common chimpanzees work together. Her book, Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo, shares her experiences.
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Exploring Animal Behavior
Vanessa Woods has spent a lot of time studying animals. She worked with scientists from the Max Planck Institute. This institute is in Leipzig, Germany.
Studying Bonobos
Vanessa lived for 10 months in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was there to study bonobos. Bonobos are a type of great ape. They are very similar to humans, just like chimpanzees. Vanessa compared how bonobos and humans behave. She wanted to see how these apes work together.
Other Animal Adventures
Vanessa has written about other exciting animal topics. She wrote a detailed report on "killer bees." She met these bees during her studies in Costa Rica. She also wrote about the beautiful cherry blossom season. This happens every year in Kyoto, Japan.
Awards and Recognition
Vanessa Woods has received awards for her writing. These awards show her important contributions to science and children's literature.
Journalism Award
In 2003, Vanessa won the Australasian Science Award. This award was for her excellent journalism. It recognized her skill in writing about science.
Children's Book Success
In 2007, her children's book was honored. The book is called It's True! Space turns you into spaghetti. The UK Royal Society named it an "Acclaimed Book." It was also a finalist for the Royal Society's Junior Science Book Prize. This shows her talent in making science fun for young readers.
