Jane Goodall, in Netflix's "Famous Last Words," is sharing what she would want to be remembered for after her death. The famed chimpanzee researcher, who died Oct. 1, said in the video released Oct. 3 ...

Over the years, Mongabay staff and contributors have conducted numerous interviews with Jane Goodall. The following is a recap of her ideas and reflections, organized by theme. A list of the ...

Mongabay’s founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler reflects on his 13-year friendship with Jane Goodall, recalling her warmth, humor, and ability to make every interaction—from late-night talks to moments ...

Jane Goodall, the iconic British primatologist and conservationist who died Wednesday at age 91, once compared President Donald Trump's behavior to that of "a male chimpanzee," while also expressing ...

Drawing upon her personal and political past, Jane Fonda has revived an activist group from the Cold War era that was backed by her father and fellow Oscar winner, Henry Fonda. Jane Fonda announced ...

Jane Goodall was notable for her research into chimpanzees. Jane Goodall is a name many grew up hearing. The notable zoologist and anthropologist has died at the age of 91 on October 1, 2025. The Jane ...

Nearly 80 years after her father helped form the Committee for the First Amendment during the McCarthy era, Jane Fonda is relaunching the group, saying artists must “speak out before it’s too late.” ...

Jane Goodall, an iconic figure in conservation whose work transformed human-animal relations, is perhaps best known for the trailblazing research she carried out with chimpanzees at Gombe Stream ...

Jane Goodall, whose lifelong work as a primatologist helped broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotions, has died, her institute said Wednesday. She was 91. Her field studies ...

Does this amuse you? “She gave an unnatural little laugh — one she had taken to using with her stepchildren as a signal that humour had been committed, and any consequent mirth would not be ...

Jane Birkin’s family had a plan for their teenage daughter that could have been relevant in Jane Austen’s era. She would live at home in London, where she would become a debutante at age 17 or 18 and ...

Fevers, fatigue, and a changing complexion? Why modern doctors are still trying to make sense of the symptoms the celebrated novelist experienced before her death at age 41. This portrait of Jane ...