Goodall documented chimpanzees eating meat for the first time in Oct 1960.
In October 1960, Jane Goodall observed and documented the startling sight of chimpanzees hunting and eating a baby bushpig, a discovery that radically altered the scientific community's understanding of chimpanzees. Prior to this observation, it was widely believed that chimpanzees were strictly herbivorous. This revelation highlighted their omnivorous diet and foreshadowed future findings of their complex social behaviors. Goodall’s tenacity in this challenging environment enabled her to overturn long-held academic assumptions, showcasing the importance of open-minded inquiry in scientific research.