TIME Special Edition - Jane Goodall

When the British primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall died in late 2025, she left behind an extraordinary legacy. Her studies of chimpanzees in Tanzania changed the field of primate research, upending conventional wisdom and allowing a deeper understanding of how primates live, communicate, and think. Born in England in 1934 and inspired by works of literature such as Tarzan of the Apes and The Story of Dr. Dolittle, Goodall also paved the way for female scientists to excel in male-dominated fields. Later in life, as she focused on conservation, Goodall's enthusiasm and determination never waned. Her Roots & Shoots initiative passes on her spirit of stewardship. This remarkable special edition of TIME, lifted by moving stories and beautiful, rare photographs, looks at Goodall’s groundbreaking work, as well as her guiding principle of hope.