India, Oct. 3 -- British conservationist and primatologist Dr Jane Goodall passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, October 1, while in California as part of her speaking tour, her institute confirmed. Throughout her life, Dr Goodall remained a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of the natural world. Goodall's love of animals began early in her childhood in England, where she dreamed of living in Africa among wild animals. At just 26, Goodall travelled to Tanzania and began pioneering field research on wild chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve. Her observations revealed that chimpanzees, like humans, develop distinct personalities and can make and use tools, challenging long-held scientific assumptions. Among her most significant insights was the emotional and social complexity of chimpanzees, which was hailed as one of the great achievements of 20th-century science. She later earned a PhD in ethology from the University of Cambridge. In 1977, she co-founded the Jane Goodall Institute. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in 25 countries, the institute works to advance primate conservation and community-centred development. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, her life and legacy inspired generations of scientists, offered hope to people across the globe, and served as a powerful reminder that "every single one of us makes a difference every day - it's up to us what kind of difference we make." HTC...