Combining her life's work living among the chimpanzees with her spiritual perspective on the relationship between humans and animals, world-famous scientist Jane Goodall collaborates with animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff on the "ten trust" that humans must honor as custodians of the planet.

The first trust : Rejoice that we are part of the animal kingdom -- The second trust : Respect all life -- The third trust : Opend our minds, in humility, to animals and learn from them -- The fourth trust : Teach our children to respect and love nature -- The fifth trust : Be wise stewards of life on earth -- The sixth trust : Value and help preserve the sounds of nature -- The seventh trust : Refrain from harming life in order to learn about it -- The eighth trust : Have the courage of our convictions -- The ninth trust : Praise and help those who work for animals and the natural world -- The tenth trust : Act knowing we are not alone and live with hope -- Coda : After all is said and done, silence is betrayal.