It is with deep sadness that the Jane Goodall Institute announced the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. A renowned primatologist and anthropologist, Goodall’s groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania, starting in 1960, revolutionized the field of ethology. Goodall’s observations of chimpanzee behavior, including tool use, blurred the lines between humans and animals, raising awareness of their emotional and social complexity. She also dedicated her life to conservation efforts, advocating for the protection and restoration of the natural world, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.
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It is with great sadness that the world mourns the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, who died at the age of 91. Her groundbreaking work as an ethologist revolutionized the field, particularly her observations of chimpanzees in east Africa, where she documented their complex social behaviors, tool use, and distinct personalities. Goodall’s research, including giving chimps names instead of numbers, transformed our understanding of primates, paving the way for future female primatologists and conservationists, and ultimately shifted towards climate advocacy. Awarded a damehood in 2003 and the US Presidential Medal of Freedom earlier this year, her legacy will continue to inspire generations.
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Dr. Jane Goodall, the esteemed chimpanzee researcher and animal advocate, passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes. Her groundbreaking ethological research revolutionized science, particularly her work with chimpanzees, and she dedicated her life to conservation efforts. Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, and through her work she developed an innovative approach to species conservation, recognizing the interconnectedness of people, animals, and the environment. The renowned scientist was in California at the time of her death, on a speaking tour.
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