Gombe was where Dr. Jane once famously observed chimpanzees making and using tools. But she also observed another very interesting chimpanzee behaviour while there – at the onset of storms, they would make dramatic and rhythmic displays involving charging, branch dragging, and swaying motions. This "rain dance" isn't part of aggression or mating rituals, but seems to occur in response to heavy rains, thunder, or waterfalls. Researchers hypothesize that this behaviour could reflect emotional resp

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute said Wednesday Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. The researcher and activist left a massive impact on the environmental science world. She advocated to protect and restore nature up until her death. | AP