[Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall,
a world-leading expert on chimpanzees,
has died aged 91.
Her observations helped to reveal
how closely related humans are to chimpanzees.
She also worked tirelessly for
conservation projects around the world
Dr Goodall died of natural causes while
in California on a speaking tour of the US,
according to a statement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
It said her discoveries "revolutionised science"
and that she was "a tireless advocate for the
protection and restoration of our natural world".
The United Nations said it mourned the
loss of Dr Goodall, saying that she
"worked tirelessly for our planet and
all its inhabitants, leaving an extraordinary legacy
for humanity and nature".
Greenpeace said it was "heartbroken"
by her death, calling her "one of the
true conservation giants of our time".]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrp24myrl7o
