Jane Goodall, a renowned British conservationist and primatologist who was renowned for her groundbreaking work on chimpanzees, passed away at the age of 91.
Goodall passed away during a speaking engagement in the United States, according to a Facebook post from the Jane Goodall Institute on Wednesday.
Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethnologist transformed science, and she fought tirelessly for the restoration and protection of the natural world, according to the institute.
[File: Reuters] Jane Goodall, a researcher and naturalist, observes some of the 25 chimpanzees at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia.
In 1960, Goodall began researching free-living chimpanzees in Tanzania after being born in London in 1934.
She made the groundbreaking observation that challenged the idea that humans are the only species with the capacity to produce tools by observing a chimpanzee named David Greybeard making a tool from twigs and using it to catch termites from a nest.
She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 to promote conservation of great apes and their natural habitat, as well as to support young initiatives that benefit both animals and the environment.
In her later years, Goodall focused on promoting humanitarian causes and protecting the environment. She was known for putting a sincere message of hope for the future in harmony with the grim realities of the climate crisis.
She spent nearly 300 days a year speaking to crowded auditoriums around the world from her base in the British coastal town of Bournemouth, even after turning 90. Her speeches frequently featured her yeoping like a chimpanzee or lamenting that Tarzan chose the wrong Jane in between more serious messages.
She became a Messenger of Peace in 2002, making a notable United Nations appearance.
Before she passed away at the age of 91, ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dedicated her life to learning about the ins and outs of chimpanzees.
Chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall has died aged 91 and leaves behind a very unique legacy. She had long been considered the world’s leading expert on the animal as she dedicated her life to their protection.
The UN Messenger of Peace and Founder took part in ground-breaking studies and died while on tour in California. Jane’s death was confirmed in a post on her Facebook page.
The Jane Goodall Institute learned this morning, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall, the UN Messenger of Peace and the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, passed away due to natural causes.
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She was speaking in the United States in California. Dr. Goodall was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world as a result of her discoveries as an ethologist. We examine Jane’s legendary career as tributes pour in…
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Jane was the daughter of Margaret Myfanwe Joseph, a businesswoman, and Mortimer Herbert Goodall, a businessman, on April 3, 1934, in London. Her fascination with animals first developed when she was a young child, when she became obsessed with English native birds.
While studying zoology and ethology, she began taking notes and sketches. After reading Tarzan, Jane dreamed of visiting animals in their natural habitats in Africa.
In her free time, Jane worked as a secretary at Oxford University and helped raise money for her trip to Africa at a London film company.
first trip to Africa
A childhood friend invited Jane to Kenya in the late 1950s when she was 23 years old. She was offered a job at a nearby historical museum after meeting paleoanthropologist Dr. Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey while there.
After working for a while, Jane was given the opportunity to travel to Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park to study wild chimpanzees. Dr. Leakey believed Jane would adopt an objective perspective and study chimpanzees with an open mind because of her lack of formal academic training.
Chimpanzee research begins
She made the decision to work at Granada Television’s film library in London Zoo to raise money for the expedition. She and her mother and a cook named Dominic traveled by boat to Gombe Stream National Park on July 14, 1960.
Things didn’t turn out well for Jane, who had a fever that pretended to be malaria and delayed the start of her research. When she recovered, Jane realized the real challenge she had to face because she frequently trekked through rugged terrain without even witnessing a chimpanzee.
David Greybeard
The chimpanzee community accepted Jane, who was made a dame in recognition of her accomplishments, at a turning point. She was taken by a primate named David Greybeard based on his silver facial hair.
She said in 2020, “The chimpanzees ran away from me for the first two to three months, and I’d get upset because I knew funding would run out for the project if I didn’t see anything exciting.”
They eventually accepted my behavior. However, David Greybeard will always be unique because he was the first chimpanzee to pass close to me. Then, one day, he removed a banana from my hand. He was incredibly cunning.
What were Jane’s main findings?
Jane made significant discoveries while visiting the National Park that were previously unreliable. She discovered that chimpanzees use tools and produce their own tools, not herbivores.
In 1962, Jane began a doctoral program at Cambridge University without obtaining a degree. However, she was confronted by scientists over her methods and backlash from readers of her debut book, My Friends, the Wild Chimpanzees.
Although she earned her PHD in 1966, her academic peers were upset, and she stayed in the National Park for the following 20 years.
shift in my career
Following a 1986 conference where she saw the effects of deforestation, Jane made the decision to concentrate on conservation and activism. She put forth efforts to improve the conditions of chimpanzees in medical research facilities, established the Jane Goodall Institute, and facilitated a JGI Roots and Shoots initiative to inspire young people to get involved.
Up until her passing, Jane’s tireless efforts to raise money and awareness for chimpanzees and their habitats were continued. She even traveled 300 days a year on average to spread her message.
Not finished yet
Jane spoke with the Call Her Daddy podcast just four months before her passing to discuss her legacy. Because there is so much to do, Jane said, “This mission keeps me going.”
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Because we lose hope, we are doomed because we become indifferent and don’t act. The Jane Goodall Institute has a program called Roots and Shoots for young people, but I’m not the only one.
When host Alex Cooper inquired about Jane’s favorite memory, she replied, “You have left, I am not dead yet. As long as I retire, I can’t stop. My brain continues to function even if I become physically disabled. Because I enjoy writing, I want to write more.
Dani Dyer, a former Love Island star, has acknowledged that she needed to talk to a therapist as she navigated her injury-related Strictly Come Dancing exit.
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Dani Dyer has revealed that she reached out to her therapist as she tried to come to terms with her Strictly exit. The former Love Island star, 29, was ruled out of the BBC dance contest a week before the live show due to injury.
She now admits to having to get in touch with her therapist because she had to work out how to manage her broken ankle. The reality TV star’s father, Danny Dyer, revealed her struggles, saying she initially couldn’t leave the house.
Dani said the situation was a real test to her mental health. After the EastEnders actor told his daughter nobody likes to see her so down, she said she kept thinking she may have done something wrong for the bad news to come.
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She continued, “I spoke to Chris the therapist,” according to the interview on Live and Let Dyer. Because I’ve been fairly stable, I haven’t spoken to him in a while.
Dani continued, “I’ve been in an amazing place, but the therapist picked up the phone and ran it.” She admitted, “He just put things into perspective for me.”
She said watching the live show was hard, but she is pleased Nikita Guzman was able to get a new partner in Amber Davies.
Danny, known for his tough-guy Hollywood roles, also discussed the incident that caused his daughter’s exit. He remarked, “It was a freak f***ing accident.”
Dani continued, “Basically, I fell and rolled my ankle and at first I heard a noise, but I later realized that my ligaments were the cause of the hairline fracture.
They told the physio that if you have a grade one sprain, you can work with a grade one sprain, but my ankle had a grade two sprain on one side and the other had a grade one sprain on the other.
What can we do, I said to the doctor after we went to get a second opinion. physically, please? Can you say something, there must be something here? ” “
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She also acknowledged that she was advised to leave the competition after having a conversation with the show’s executives. She continued, “When I spoke with everyone at Strictly, they said, “Listen Dani, we have to withdraw you, because you’re going to be in such pain.”
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Bismarck Rewane, the managing director and chief executive officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has criticized Nigeria’s economic structure, blaming “suboptimality” and “poor use of resources” for its failure to realize its economic potential for six decades.
He made the remarks on Wednesday during a special episode of Channels Television about federalism and national development.
The economic expert recalled Nigeria’s strong economic standing when it first gained independence.
Cycle of four years
Rewane compared the delivery of infrastructure under military control to that under civilian control, stating that 95 percent of the world’s infrastructure was constructed under military control between 1970 and 1988.
Rewane attributed Nigeria’s four-year political cycle to its slowinfrastruktur growth since 1999.
“The four-year political cycle.” Politicians start focusing on re-election within two years, he explained.
This cycle, in his opinion, interferes with capital project execution and long-term economic planning.
Since 1999, there hasn’t been anything significant in the growth of gross capital or infrastructure, according to Rewane.
He urged Nigeria’s leaders to reevaluate their political and economic frameworks, noting that the country could only benefit from strategic planning and achieve sustainable growth.
Since ex-boyfriend Liam Payne’s funeral and her stalking abode, Cheryl Tweedy has seen her for the first time. Daniel Bannister, 50, the stalker of the Girls Aloud singer, was found guilty of breaking a previous restraining order and given a year in prison.
Bannister’s attempts to contact Cheryl, 42, led to his third jail term. A lifetime restraining order was also given to him. When he arrived at Cheryl’s Buckinghamshire home for a fourth time in June, he left her, according to Reading Crown Court, “stunned” and “terrified.”
Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle, along with her pals, were spotted at Hadestown Gala Night after a difficult year. She supported Nicola Roberts, a bandmate, until the end of January, 2017.
For the first time since her stalker hell (PA), Cheryl Tweedy appeared elegant as ever.
At the Gala Night in central London, Cheryl wore a brown coat and an autumnal ensemble. She also chose a bouncy do to accentuate her face, which she did with a new hairstyle.
Meanwhile, Cheryl’s prosecution lawyer, Leandra Smith, read out an impact statement and claimed the singer was “stunned” when Bannister appeared at her home near Chalfont, Bucks, for a fourth time on June 19th.
She remarked, “He’s received two sentences for his unintentional and frightening behavior toward me.” I have to look over my shoulder every time I leave my property. No one should have this perception. When he is imprisoned, the fear persists.
I have a young child to protect, and it has had a significant impact. My young child is scared because of it. Security, family, and friends have all been there for me. Why should I move because of Daniel’s behavior? It’s unacceptable, terrifying, and having a negative impact.
After Liam Payne’s passing, Cheryl’s ex-partner, with whom she shares a son named Bear, made a comeback to fame.
Liam, the former One Direction member, tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel’s third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In October, Cheryl’s ex-partner passed away (Getty Images).
Multiple traumatic injuries (polytrauma), including internal and external bleeding, were the official cause of death.
From 2016 to 2018, Cheryl and the Strip That Down singer were together for two years. Just over a year into their relationship, they welcomed their son, Bear, in March 2017. The former couple’s split in July 2018 was regrettable, but they continued to co-parent their now-elder son, who is now eight years old.
The actor was last seen attending his funeral in November of last year.
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Newcastle didn’t have until the deadline day to sign a striker after a frustrating summer.
The football world was aware of their plans to replace Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak and was set to receive a sizable sum of money, as it turned out.
Clubs would naturally request a premium from the Magpies.
Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55 million? No issue.
Nick Woltemade, a German international, for £69 million? OK.
Woltemade, 23, looks a great signing after scoring twice in three Premier League games and once in the Champions League.
So Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, a board member of Bayern Munich and a legendary former player, said Newcastle were “idiots” for paying £69 million for the German striker.
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What was said about the value of Woltemade?
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Rummenigge, a former German star forward and supervisory board member at Bayern, felt that Stuttgart’s demands were too high for a player who had just joined SV Elversberg two years ago.
Woltemade, 23, joined Newcastle after scoring 12 goals in 28 Bundesliga games for Stuttgart last season.
In the Under-21 European Championship, where Germany lost to England in the final, he also scored six goals.
Rummenigge said in an interview with Blickpunkt Sport, “I can only congratulate those in Stuttgart for discovering an idiot who paid that much money. Because “that’s not what we would have done in Munich,”
Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle, defended the club’s expenditure.
The head coach of Newcastle said, “It’s completely irrelevant.” Transfer fees are determined by market forces, not necessarily by any particular club.
“We’re very pleased to have Nick here. Because he was thrust straight into action without any notable training time with us, I believe he has made a strong start to what has been a challenging time for him.
What is the value of Woltemade?
It is difficult to determine a player’s true worth.
The bottom line is what someone is willing to pay, like anything else.
Woltemade is worth £69 million, which is what Newcastle paid for him.
The comprehensive database of Transfermarkt, which provides transfer data for BBC Sport, is one of the few reference points publicly available for valuations.
There is a catch in this situation right now. Woltemade’s most recent valuation was at the beginning of June, at €30 million (£26.1%).
What followed? A few months ago, he had a breakout.
His most recent Transfermarkt valuation came one day after earning his first senior role with Germany.
He then led Germany’s Under-21 World Cup lineup, earning the Golden Boot and the tournament team name.
Would those exploits add $43 million to his value, without a doubt, but that would undoubtedly do the same?
Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee were the only players who were selected for England’s win over Germany at the Euros, along with Jarell Quansah, who was signed for £35 million from Liverpool.
Woltemade made his seventh-tightest summer arrival in the Premier League.
Woltemade’s valuation on Transfermarkt was the lowest among the 26 most expensive new signings made by top-flight clubs.
At €50 million (£43.5 million), the same website values striker Nicolas Jackson, who was signed by Bayern from Chelsea on loan. Jackson was given a conditional purchase agreement by Bakeren for a £14.3 million loan.
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Bayern, do you not also spend a lot?
Harry Kane (£86. 4 million) and Lucas Hernandez (£68 million) are the only players Bayern have signed for more money than Newcastle did for Woltemade.
In the last 18 months, Bayern have turned to England for a number of their forwards. Deals for Kane, Michael Olise (£50m) and Luis Diaz (£65.5m) cost a combined £201.9m.
The rest of Europe is covered in Premier League spending.
A record-breaking summer saw the release of a sizable £3 billion in transfer spending by Premier League clubs, more than the sums spent by all teams in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A.
Premier League clubs spent an unprecedented £3 billion following the conclusion of a record £6.7 billion four-year domestic TV deal and the additional revenue generated by newly expanded European club competitions.
Liverpool, the reigning champion of the Premier League, paid a staggering $415 million, while Barcelona, the reigning champion, paid just under $24 million.
Napoli, the reigning champion of Italy, spent just under £80 million on new players, compared to Bayern, who won in the Bundesliga.
With the exception of Real Madrid, promoted Sunderland had a net spend of 118 million more than any other club in continental Europe.
With just over £1 billion spent on top-tier league teams, Serie A and the Bundesliga were the second-highest spenders in Europe.
Re-sale value
Although signing Woltemade for a player who had only played 69 top-flight games before this year is a lot of money, there is a certain amount of long-term planning in the deal.
The player’s final years should be ahead of him, at age 23. Isak, the man he has replaced this summer, serves as a good example of what Newcastle hopes to get from the German.
Newcastle signed the Sweden international for around £60 million in 2022 after recording a record of 44 goals in 132 Real Sociedad appearances. At the time, Newcastle was 22.
Isak’s goals with Newcastle put an end to the club’s 70-year quest for a significant trophy and placed the Magpies in the Champions League twice in three years.
After all of that, Isak was purchased for £125 million, more than the club’s offer of him three years prior.
Newcastle will hope to see Woltemade replicate Isak’s success both on the pitch and in the boardroom.
Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison, who said, “Woltemade at Newcastle, they could end up making money on him.”
He is only a young child, and I believe he could be successful in a few years where he can earn a good living.
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