10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall spent more than six decades changing the way the world understands animals, conservation, and even humanity itself. Best known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Tanzania, she went on to become a global voice for wildlife protection and environmental action.

Goodall passed away in October 2025 at the age of 91, but her legacy continues through the Jane Goodall Institute, the Roots & Shoots youth movement, and the countless people she inspired to care more deeply about the planet.

Here are 10 surprising facts you might not know about Jane Goodall — reminders of the extraordinary life and impact she leaves behind.

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