Summary
Dame Jane Goodall, a conservationist known for her work with chimpanzees, passed away at the age of 91. She changed how people understand chimpanzees and showed that they can use tools. Her approach to studying animals was different from traditional scientific methods, and she later worked to promote environmental protection.
Key Facts
- Dame Jane Goodall died at the age of 91.
- She was known for her work with chimpanzees, especially in Gombe, Tanzania.
- In 1960, she observed chimpanzees using tools, which was a breakthrough discovery.
- Goodall did not have formal scientific training but was encouraged by her mentor, Louis Leakey.
- She faced challenges in the male-dominated scientific community of her time.
- Jane Goodall spent her later years promoting environmental causes like tree planting and habitat restoration.
- Her work inspired many scientists and changed how people view primates and the natural world.
