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Investing.com -- Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist who dedicated her life to wildlife conservation and environmental protection, died Wednesday at the age of 91, according to the Jane Goodall Institute.
The institute announced that Goodall died of natural causes and praised her revolutionary contributions to science as an ethologist and her tireless advocacy for protecting the natural world.
Goodall transformed her childhood fascination with primates into a groundbreaking career that began in Africa, where she conducted landmark studies on chimpanzee behavior. Her work was particularly remarkable as she entered the field in the 1960s when female scientists were rare in primatology.
Her research methods and discoveries about chimpanzee behavior changed scientific understanding of these animals and their relationship to humans. Goodall’s approach paved the way for other female researchers in the field, including the late Dian Fossey.
Throughout her life, Goodall expanded her focus from studying chimpanzees to broader conservation efforts, traveling globally to advocate for environmental protection and the preservation of natural habitats. She emphasized the interconnection between wildlife conservation and human responsibility toward the planet.
The Jane Goodall Institute continues her legacy of scientific research and environmental advocacy.
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