Goodall

American

[good-awl] / ˈgʊdˌɔl /

noun

Jane, born 1934, English primatologist and zoologist.

Goodall Scientific

/ gd′ôl /

British zoologist whose study of the life and habitat of the chimpanzee has greatly increased understanding of primate behavior. Goodall's research demonstrated that chimpanzees are capable of complex emotional relationships, and have the skill and intelligence to make tools. She has been a leader in international conservation efforts.

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Only once before in recorded history has war between chimpanzees been documented, by none other than the late primatologist Jane Goodall.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Goodall recalled her scientific peers encouraging her not to publish her research, because it “will indicate that we have innate aggressive tendencies,” as she put it.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Goodall discovered that chimpanzees made and used tools, a talent then considered uniquely human.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

When his time in sport came to an end, Goodall returned to teach in Derry, retiring as vice-principal of Faughan Valley High School.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

The conclave applauded with each announcement, accepting Scythes Goodall, Schrödinger, and Colbert into the MidMerican Scythedom.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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