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Author: Meredith Johnson

What Jane Goodall taught me

Alejandra Pascual-Garrido is a scientist who, inspired by Jane Goodall, studied chimpanzees at Gombe National Park. Read her moving tribute.

What Jane Goodall taught me

I have known Jane Goodall since 1970, when she gave me the opportunity of a lifetime to join her study of chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Like many others who were similarly blessed, that experience changed my life.

Remembering Jane Goodall (1934-2025)

The Leakey Foundation is saddened to share the news that Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91. Her death leaves an immeasurable void in the scientific community and in our hearts.

I [name], of [city, state ZIP], bequeath the sum of $[ ] or [ ] percent of my estate to L.S.B. Leakey Foundation for Research Related to Man’s Origins, Behavior & Survival, (dba The Leakey Foundation), a nonprofit organization with a business address of 1003B O’Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 and a tax identification number 95-2536475 for its unrestricted use and purpose.

If you have questions, please contact Sharal Camisa Smith sharal at leakeyfoundation.org. 

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