Legendary Primatologist Dr Jane Goodall Dies at 91
Renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. The UN Messenger of Peace died due to natural causes while on a lecture tour in California.
Dr Goodall dedicated her life to advocating for the natural world. She remained active until her death, giving over 300 lectures a year. Her work began in the 1960s when she challenged the definition of 'man' and 'tool' by proving that chimpanzees use tools. This discovery redefined human understanding of our closest relatives.
In 1977, Dr Goodall launched the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global community conservation organization. Today, it operates in over 27 countries, supporting conservation and education programs. The institute has helped restore forests and protect endangered habitats. One of its key programs, Roots & Shoots, has mobilized millions of young people in nearly 100 countries.
Dr Goodall's legacy includes her message that every individual matters and every action counts. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contributions. Her passing marks the end of an era for primatology and conservation, but her work and the Jane Goodall Institute continue to inspire and protect the natural world.
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