Who is the famous scientist Jane Goodall?
Jane Goodall is a renowned primatologist known for her work with chimpanzees in Africa. Spending decades in Tanzania, she studied the interactions among the primates and has served as an advocate in protecting the animals and their environments.HistoryJane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England. After graduating from high school, she traveled to Africa where she studied with Louis Leakey, an acclaimed paleontologist and archaeologist. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, it was Leakey who introduced her to a wild pack of chimpanzees in Tanzania.ResearchIn 1957, after arriving in Africa, Jane Goodall spent years earning the trust of the chimpanzees she followed. For more than 25 years, Goodall followed the chimps at Gombe National Park, studying the social interaction among various clans. She not only examined their behavior, but their development, alpha males, courtships and environment as well.FindingsAccording to the Jane Goodall Institute, through her research, Go