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Jane Goodall — This Day in Women's History

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Jane Goodall

1934 – present

Primatologist whose long-term study of chimpanzees transformed our understanding of animal behavior.

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2 indexed.

Apr031934
Science
Jane Goodall born in London
Future primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace is born.
Jane Goodall Institute
Jul141960
Science
Arrives at Gombe Stream to study chimpanzees
Begins the longest continuous study of a wild animal population.
Jane Goodall Institute