how did jane goodall

Jane Goodall was a British primatologist and conservationist who gained international acclaim for her groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. Beginning her research in 1960 at the age of 26, Goodall immersed herself deeply in the chimpanzees' environment, overcoming challenges such as illness and the animals' initial wariness. She made history by observing that chimpanzees make and use tools, challenge the belief that only humans did so. Her findings revealed complex social behaviors, communication, hunting, and emotions in chimps, reshaping scientific views on animal behavior and humanity's relationship to nature. She was recruited by anthropologist Louis Leakey and undertook her research without formal scientific training at first. Over time, Goodall earned a doctorate and became a tireless advocate for animal welfare and environmental conservation. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute and received many honors, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025. Goodall passed away at age 91 in 2025 while on a speaking tour in California, leaving a legacy that transformed science and conservation globally.