How old is Jane Goodall?

Dame Valerie Jane Morris Goodall was an English primatologist and anthropologist, born on April 3, 1934. She was widely regarded as a pioneer in primate ethology and described by many as “the world’s preeminent chimpanzee expert.” Goodall was best known for her groundbreaking, long-term study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, which transformed scientific understanding of primate behavior. Her discoveries, including tool use among chimpanzees, reshaped perceptions of the line between humans and animals. Throughout her life, she was also a passionate advocate for conservation and animal welfare.