Summary
Jane Goodall was a primatologist who made important discoveries about chimpanzees using tools. Her work began with studying chimpanzees in Africa and led to a deeper understanding of humans' place in the natural world.
Key Facts
- Jane Goodall was a primatologist who studied chimpanzees.
- She started her work without any college experience and became an assistant to anthropologist Louis Leakey.
- Goodall discovered chimpanzees using twigs as tools to catch termites, changing perceptions of tool use.
- Her findings led to questions about the definition of humans and tools in science.
- Goodall's work influenced conservation efforts and the establishment of animal sanctuaries.
- She passed away at the age of 91.
- The chimpanzee she first observed using tools was named David Greybeard.
