The World Says Farewell to Jane Goodall: She Was 91 — The New York Times

Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most renowned conservationists and primatologists, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles at the age of 91. She earned scientific stature and global fame through her groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees in East Africa, revealing that they used tools, ate meat, organized “wars,” and even practiced social rituals.

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Her early field studies in the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania, which began in the 1960s, transformed our understanding of the animal kingdom and ushered in a new era of science. Her work not only brought revolutionary insights into primate behavior but also opened the door for women in science, inspiring many to pursue leadership roles in behavioral research.

Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which grew into one of the world’s largest conservation organizations. Her Roots & Shoots movement, launched in 1991, now spans 120 countries, continuing her mission of inspiring young people to protect wildlife and preserve the natural world.