Jane Goodall, the renowned scientist and global environmental activist who transformed her childhood love of animals into a lifelong mission for wildlife protection, has died at age 91 The Jane Goodall Institute announced that she passed away from natural causes while on a speaking tour in Californiadall pioneered the close study of chimpanzees in the wild and revolutionized scientific understanding by discovering that these primates use tools, fundamentally changing how we define what makes humans unique In 1977, she established the Jane Goodall Institute, a nonprofit organization supporting research at Gombe and conservation efforts across Africa
The trailblazing scientist, who continued traveling and speaking until the end of her life, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of wildlife research and environmental advocacy that inspired generations to protect our natural world. Her work bridged the gap between scientific discovery and public awareness through partnerships with National Geographic.
Wildlife Expert Jane Goodall Dies at 91
