Jane Goodall, Pioneering Chimpanzee Expert, Dies at 91
Renowned chimpanzee expert and conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced her death from natural causes while on a U.S. speaking tour.
Dr. Goodall's groundbreaking discoveries in ethology, the study of animal behaviour, revolutionized science. Her 1963 National Geographic cover story 'My Life Among the Wild Chimpanzees' challenged prevailing scientific beliefs of the time.
In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which grew into one of the world's largest nonprofit research and conservation organizations. The institute supports ongoing research on chimpanzees, particularly in Gombe, and leads global conservation efforts. It also emphasizes community-centered conservation, environmental education, and youth engagement through programs like Roots & Shoots.
Goodall's Roots and Shoots program has reached over 100 countries, teaching young people about conservation. Her work inspired over 40 documentaries, including 'Jane' and 'Jane Goodall: Reasons For Hope'.
Jane Goodall's tireless advocacy for environmental protection and her love for animals have left a lasting impact. Despite environmental threats, she remained optimistic about a future in harmony with nature and each other. Her legacy continues through the Jane Goodall Institute and the countless lives she touched.
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