Jane Goodall's Legacy
Jane Goodall's pioneering research into the behavior of chimpanzees sparked a wave of interest in conservation and empowered generations of women to enter the field of science.
As one of her final acts, she recorded an in-depth interview on the Netflix show "Famous Last Words" to reveal more of her final thoughts and wishes for the world.
"I would say, I was somebody sent to this world to try to give people hope in dark times,"
Goodall's final message emphasized the importance of fighting for the health of the planet amid pollution and rising global temperatures, stating
"We have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place".
The Jane Goodall Institute, established by her in 1977, confirmed she died at age 91 of natural causes in Los Angeles on Oct. 1.
Author's summary: Jane Goodall leaves a lasting legacy in conservation.