Conservationist Dame Jane Doodall dies aged 91

Dame Jane Goodall, a world -leading expert in chimpanzees, died at the age of 91.

Their observations helped to reveal how closely people are with chimpanzees. He also worked tirelessly for protection projects around the world.

According to a statement from the Jane Goodall Institute, Dr. Goodall died for natural reasons in California in a US -speaking tour.

He said that his discoveries were “revolutionary in science” and “an irrelevant advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world”.

The United Nations said that “he worked tirelessly for our planet and all inhabitants and left an extraordinary legacy for humanity and nature” mourning the loss of D Goodall.

Greenpeace told him that he was “broken heart” from his death, and that he was “one of the real protection giants of our time.”

“The legacy of D Goodall, Will McCallum, in the UK, helped sparks not only in science, but in global movement, to protect nature and to give hope for a better world.”

Naturalist Chris Packham told BBC that he counted him among his heroes and that he was “revolutionary” and “extraordinary”.

He continued: “A tragedy to lose a hero at a time when we need to fight for life in the world.”

From the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Duchess to former US President Barack Obama, more tributes from all over the world.

Born in 1934 and grew up in London, D Goodall said he was fascinated by animals after reading books such as Dr Doolitle and Tarzan’s story.

While staying at the farm of a friend in Kenya, he met the leading primatologist Prof Louis Leakey in the middle of his twenties. Although he did not have qualifications, Mr. Leakey saw his potential and helped to organize his first research trip to the Tanzanian forests in 1960.

That year, he was the first person to witness an animal using a tool – a big male chimpanzee, David Greybeard named it, dug a mound with a rod.

Until then, only people were thought to be smart enough to do it. Observations challenged and shaped the traditional scientific thought that lasted for years The future of evolutionary science.

His work was published in leading magazines and made the front cover of National Geographic in 1965 and introduced the world to the emotional and social lives of primates.

He explained that animals form strong family ties and even entered the war in the region. He took part in a television documentary described by Orson Welles and saw that he was playing and wrestling with baby umbrellas.

Approach – very close association with the animals he worked, naming them, and even referring to them as “my friends” – at that time, mostly male, scientists were thrown by scientists. Although he did not have a bachelor’s degree or previous scientific education, he made a doctor based on his findings.

After his experience in the field, he became an activist, worked for chimpanzees who were captivated in zoos or medical research for medical research, and then called for action on climate change in the face of widespread habitat destruction.

HE He told BBC in 2024: “We are in the midst of the sixth great destruction … We can do so much to restore nature and protect existing forests, it’s so good.”

He asked him what motivated him at the end of life, he said: “People certainly want a future for their children.”

Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute works to protect chimpanzees and supports projects that aim to benefit animals and the environment.

Dr Goodall was appointed as a Dame in 2003 and in 2025, the US presidential medal of freedom.

In 2022, the Times told the newspaper that he had not slept in the same bed for more than three weeks since 1986.

Dr. Goodall worked a week ago and worked on the stage in New York and worked until his death. On October 3, he would talk again at an exhausted event in California.

The Duke and the Duke of Sussex paid tribute to D Goodall and described him as a “tireless advocate” for the protection of nature.

Prince Harry and Meghan said in a statement, “Dr Jane Goodall DBE was a visionary human, scientist, friend of the planet and friend to us.” He said.

He praised the legacy of world leaders Dr. Goodell. Former US President Barack Obama said that he opened a door for generation women in science “.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that “compassion will live” in future protection work.

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres greeted his business As a peace ambassador, he has been a UN title for “global attention to the urgency of protecting our environment” since 2002.

Actor and environmental campaignist Leonardo DiCaprio said to him, “A real hero for the planet.”

“For decades, Jane has toured the world with an irrelevant energy for decades, and aroused generations to the natural world wonder.” He said.

He continued: “He inspired to look at the millions, to take action and hope.”

Environmental organizations, including Greenpeace and Ethical Therapy of Animals (PETA), also commemorated Dr. Goodall’s legacy.