Name: Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dead at 91
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When Jane Goodall first went to Tanzania to study chimpanzees

in the 1960s, she had no scientific training,

Adverbs of manner

My mother, she would say, if you really want something

and you never give up, you'll find a way.

from their social life and close family ties

upended what was previously thought of human beings,

Her detailed studies on termite fishing tool use were some

to demonstrate that, you know, animals can make tools.

By 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute.

Initially dedicated to protecting great apes.

Deforestation was decimating habitats around the world.

with these amazing beings in the beautiful forest

I now had a responsibility to start paying back.

of peace and a dame of the British Empire.

But titles seem to matter less than making a difference.

powerhouse recalls this friend and colleague.

she'd have various staff and managers working with her

that were decades, decades, decades younger than her.

but if you think around all the people you know

just ordinary people, most of people are decent.

Sharing wisdom from her long life researching animals and

nature and along the way teaching us what it means

Jane Goodall died while on a speaking tour

Deanna Sumanak Johnson, CBC News, Toronto.

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Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dead at 91

decent

dedicated

opportunity

demonstrate