The beloved conservationist was a frequent and inspiring visitor whose story features in Chinese secondary school textbooks
Goodall’s last visit to China was last year, when she gave an interview to state broadcaster CCTV.
“I love forests. I love animals. I care about the future,” she told the programme, first broadcast in December and posted to its social media account on Thursday.
Goodall, best known for her detailed observations of chimpanzee behaviour in Tanzania, dedicated her life to wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Her research revealed that chimpanzees are capable of rational thought and experience emotions such as joy and sorrow – traits once considered unique to humans. She also confirmed that they use tools.
