Renowned chimpanzee researcher and animal advocate Dr. Jane Goodall has died at age 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced her passing due to natural causes. Goodall revolutionized ethology with her groundbreaking studies on chimpanzee behavior, including tool use and complex social structures, beginning in Tanzania in the 1960s. Her work inspired decades of primate research and conservation efforts. She also championed animal protection, influencing organizations like PETA. Goodall's unique, immersive approach to fieldwork paved the way for a new understanding of animal lives and the interconnectedness of species.

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