Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most famous zoologists, has passed away at the age of 91. Since childhood, Jane loved animals and dreamed of living in Africa. Inspired by books like Tarzan and The Jungle Book, she finally traveled to Kenya in 1957. There, she started her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. She discovered behaviors never seen before, such as chimpanzees making and using tools, and having their own personalities and emotions. These discoveries changed science, because people had believed only humans could do such things.
Later, Jane focused on protecting animals and the environment. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute to support conservation projects and Roots & Shoots, a program that encourages young people worldwide to care for animals and nature. Her work received international recognition, and she became an inspiration for millions of people. Jane also appeared in popular culture and often spoke about the importance of protecting the planet.
Although her death is a sad moment, her life’s mission continues. Through her research, her organizations, and her influence, Jane Goodall’s legacy will remain alive. She showed the world that humans are not separate from nature but part of it, and that every person can take action to protect animals and the environment.
Vocabulary :
• zoologist (noun): a scientist who studies animals.
• chimpanzee (noun): a type of great ape living in Africa.
• conservation (noun): protection of animals, nature, and the environment.
• institute (noun): an organization for education, research, or special work.
• empower (verb): to give people power or confidence to do something.
• recognition (noun): public respect or honor for someone’s work.
• legacy (noun): what a person leaves behind after their life, such as ideas or impact.
• advocacy (noun): support or defense of a cause or idea.