Wildlife Advocate and Primate Expert Jane Goodall Dead at 91
Dr. Jane Goodall, a pioneering wildlife advocate and primate expert, has passed away at the age of 91. Goodall was renowned for her groundbreaking work studying the behavior of primates, particularly chimpanzees. She broke barriers as a female scientist in the 1960s and made lasting contributions to the field of primatology.
Throughout her career, Dr. Goodall dedicated herself to observing and understanding chimpanzees in their natural habitats and in conservation settings. A notable image captures her observing some of Taronga Zoo’s 25-member chimpanzee colony in Sydney through glass (photo credit: REUTERS).
Her legacy continues to inspire scientists and wildlife advocates around the world.