Jane Goodall’s research left lasting impact on Boston institutions in wake of her death
By John Atwater
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BOSTON (WCVB) — Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, died at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute announced Wednesday.
Goodall last came to Boston’s Museum of Science two years ago with her signature stuffed monkey. Now, one small primate, a cotton-top tamarin at the museum, bears her name.
“Dr. Goodall created this way of looking at animals with empathy when that was maybe frowned upon by other people in science at that time,” said David Sittenfield, a Museum of Science employee.
Goodall’s scientific research reverberates to this day at the Franklin Park Zoo.
“The studies she performed, we still use the baseline templates she developed many years ago,” said Trevor Mia.
Goodall posted a message on Instagram on Earth Day this year, warning of the damage being done to the planet.
“She realized the legacy she leaves behind – people do things to make the world a better and more sustainable place,” Sittenfield said.
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