Dr. Jane Goodall pioneered the field of primatology and particularly the study leading to a deep understanding of chimpanzee ecology, biology, cognition, and social structure. In the latter part of her seven decades career, she was a tireless advocate to make the world a better place through conservation and in caring for others and communities.
Dr. Goodall had a profound impact on the world and on science. She will be remembered as a pioneer in the study of animal behavior, giving her study subjects names and writing about their emotions and social bonds. She was a role model for women in the field of primatology and science, influencing many to follow in her footsteps.
Join us in remembering and mourning the passing of Dr. Goodall, a trailblazing scientist whose life was dedicated to the conservation of primates, all animals and their habitats, and to the care of humans and their communities.
Dr. Goodall’s enduring legacy is as a passionate, activist scientist inspiring us all to be our better selves and care for others and the environment.
These links below are to published obituaries of Dr. Jane Goodall: