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Jane Goodall lived her childhood dream
['Jessica Kutz', 'Gender', 'Climate', 'Sustainability Reporter']
The 19th
Jane Goodall, one of the most renowned woman scientists in the world, died at age 91 in Los Angeles, her namesake institute announced in a statement on Wednesday.
Goodall became famous for her work studying the behaviors of chimpanzees, capturing the attention of institutions like the National Geographic Society, which funded her research and featured an iconic cover image of Goodall observing a group of chimpanzees in the jungle.
By 1977, Goodall had established the Jane Goodall Institute to promote conservation of the species and its habitats.
Up until her death, she continued to uplift conservation work and became involved in the fight against climate change.
“Although the feminist movement today is different, many women who have succeeded have done so by emphasizing their masculine characteristics.