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Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall was born in London in 1934, and her curiosity about the natural world led her to the forests of Gombe, Tanzania, where she made groundbreaking observations of chimpanzee behavior, including tool use. Her research challenged the accepted scientific perceptions of our closest relatives.
Host Ira Flatow shares his memories of Dr. Goodall, including an interview from 2002 in which she discussed her life and work.
Further Reading
- Reflecting On The Wild With Jane Goodall, Winner Of The 2021 Templeton Prize
- Jane Goodall Reflects On 60 Years Of Research And Conservation
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Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, was a primatologist as well as the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace.
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