Summary
Jane Goodall, a British primatologist known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, died at age 91 from natural causes. Her research in Tanzania changed how people understand primates and influenced conservation and activism worldwide.
Key Facts
- Jane Goodall passed away at 91 due to natural causes.
- She was in California on a speaking tour when she died.
- Goodall was renowned for her studies of chimpanzees, starting in Gombe National Park, Tanzania.
- Her work changed views about animal intelligence and behavior, including findings on tool use by chimpanzees.
- She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 to support ongoing research and wildlife conservation.
- Goodall's youth program, Roots & Shoots, is active in over 60 countries.
- Public figures, like Leonardo DiCaprio and Maria Shriver, shared tributes honoring Goodall's legacy on social media.
