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'Conservation giant': World reacts to Jane Goodall's death Washington, Oct 2 (AFP) Oct 02, 2025 World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91. Here's how her death has been received:
"She overcame obstacles, broke gender barriers, and made a career in conservation seem within reach for women and girls around the world."
"I'm deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Jane Goodall, our dear Messenger of Peace," he added, referencing the honorary position Goodall held since 2002 at the global body for her conservation work.
In January, during the last days of his tenure, Biden awarded Goodall the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor.
"Her work left an enduring legacy worldwide, encouraging people to choose hope over despair."
"It's now incumbent upon all of us to honor her legacy by continuing the fight to protect the world's forests."
That research "placed our country at the heart of global efforts to protect chimpanzees and nature," President Samia Suluhu wrote on X.
"Her commitment to changing lives extends beyond what the world saw, and also to what we personally felt."
"Goodall's influence on the animal protection community is immeasurable, and her work on behalf of primates and all animals will never be forgotten."
"She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, and we encourage everyone to follow in her animal-respecting footsteps, starting with going vegan."
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