Summary
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. She was a leading expert on chimpanzees and worked extensively on conservation efforts worldwide. Goodall died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the United States.
Key Facts
- Dame Jane Goodall was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees.
- She was 91 years old at the time of her death.
- Goodall's work revealed the close relationship between humans and chimpanzees, including her observation of a chimpanzee using a tool.
- She passed away from natural causes in California during a U.S. speaking tour.
- Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 to protect chimpanzees and support environmental projects.
- She was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.
- Goodall was known for advocating the protection of chimpanzees and urging for environmental action.
- She had a significant influence on evolutionary science and conservation movements globally.
