In the wake of Jane Goodall's death, the many scientists and others influenced by her are promising to do their best to carry on her legacy.

Pioneering primatologist Jane Goodall has died at age 91. These are her five biggest contributions to how we understand about our closest living relatives.

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.

Goodall’s work has earned her recognition across the globe: she was awarded the U.S.’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, earlier this year and was appointed by the United Nations in 2002 to be a Messenger of Peace —becoming one of a handful of such honorees worldwide.

The late primatologist and advocate became a global face of and inspiration for field research and environmental protection across the continent.

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

Natalie Portman was another actress who was lucky enough to meet Jane Goodall in person. She called the primatologist her “ultimate hero,” celebrating her not only as a scientist but as a woman who broke new ground in a largely male-dominated field.

After Jane Goodall's death on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Houston Zoo shared photos of her 2010 visit to their new chimpanzee exhibit.