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The National Geographic Explorer dedicated her life not just to chimpanzees, but global conservation. Jane Goodall studied the chimpanzees of Gombe starting in 1960, making hers the longest field ...

Acclaimed primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025) reflects on a lifetime of conservation during her final trip to Africa.

Dr. Jane Goodall devoted her life to her field of study. The world’s top expert on wild chimpanzees, who died of natural causes on Oct. 1 at age 91, was a champion of the species for more than 60 ...

April 3, now recognized as Jane Goodall Day, is intended as a day of action—an invitation to carry forward the habits and responsibilities she encouraged, rather than simply commemorate her life. From ...