The pop icon reflects on how Goodall's advocacy inspired her own climate activism, and how she hopes the world carries the trailblazer's message

Beyond primatology, Goodall’s legacy is the generations of women she inspired to follow in her footsteps into fieldwork, says Mayor. In 1961, Goodall was one of the few students accepted into a PhD at Cambridge without an undergraduate degree. She completed her PhD in 1965.

The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.

When British colonial authorities balked at the notion of a young woman living alone in the forest, Goodall’s mother agreed to join her, and they arrived at the station in July 1960. Goodall revolutionized primatology long before she obtained any formal scientific training.

Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, U.N. Messenger for Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away, due to natural causes. She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States” the Jane Goodall Institute posted on Instagram.

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall was renowned for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees but dedicated her life to helping all wild animals and the natural world.

Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall, whose immersive field research living among chimpanzees in the 1960s essentially redefined the relationship between humans and animals, has died at the age of 91. According to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Goodall died of natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour.

Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91, followed several principles that geriatricians recommend for a long and healthy life. A scientist, conservationist and author, Dr. Goodall stayed active, working until the day she died. She had a clear sense of purpose for her life. And she was an enduring optimist.

Tributes are pouring in from around the world honoring the life and influence of famed primatologist Jane Goodall.

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates, has died at the age of 91, her institute announced Wednesday.