
The world of science and conservation is mourning the loss of a true giant. Dame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and unwavering advocate for the natural world, has passed away at the age of 91.
The institute she founded said on social media: 'The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes.'