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Jane Goodall, who forever changed our understanding of humans and our closest animal relatives,

has died at the age of 91.

The Jane Goodall Institute announced her passing Wednesday morning,

honoring the legendary conservationist who dedicated her life to the study of chimpanzees. Growing up in England, Goodall showed a love for nature from a young age.

She spent her teenage years dreaming of the jungle and moved to Tanzania shortly after graduating high school.

Without a college degree or any formal scientific education, Goodall started what is now the longest, uninterrupted study

of chimpanzees. Her trailblazing research revealed the similarities between chimps and humans.

The way they use tools, hunt for food, and experience emotions like love, grief, and even aggression.

Her findings challenged long-held scientific

assumptions and earned her international acclaim. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute,

advocating for apes, supporting research, and educating the public. She also created the Roots

and Shoots program to empower young people

in 130 countries, encouraging them to take action for animals, the environment, and their

communities. Even well into her 80s, Good Old traveled extensively, speaking to audiences

worldwide about sustainable development and the urgent need to protect chimps' natural habitats.

Goodall's work opened doors for women around the world and left a legacy that transcends science,

inspiring generations to care for the natural world and the creatures we share with.

And in other news, President Trump is warning top military leaders that they could soon be at war with American citizens,

and urging them to use U.S. cities as training grounds in the meantime.

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