Jane Goodall, the world-renowned conservationist and primatologist, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed her death in a statement on Wednesday, reporting that Goodall passed away of natural causes in California while on a US speaking tour. The Institute described her as someone who “revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world,” emphasizing her impact on both research and conservation.
Goodall's decades-long work living among chimpanzees in Africa led to discoveries that fundamentally changed the scientific view on animal behavior. She documented chimpanzees using tools and engaging in social activities that were previously thought to be unique to humans.
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