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Remembering renowned conservationist and researcher Dr. Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall with Motambo, an orphan at the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo.

World-renowned conservationist and scientist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. Ryan Warner spoke with Dr. Goodall when she visited Colorado in 2015 to meet with students about her initiative called "Roots and Shoots," which teaches children that they have the power to build a better world.

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Conservationist and scientist Jane Goodall stands near chimpanzee art made by Boulder students.

Dr. Goodall gained international recognition for her field work observing chimpanzees in the jungles of Tanzania. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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Artwork made by Horizons K-8 students for Jane Goodall.