Jane Goodall's transformative impact on the field of primatology, inspiring generations of researchers and expanding the public's understanding of science and nature were on full display as reactions to her death flowed in on Wednesday.
"There's that saying that we all stand on the shoulders of giants. She's one of those giants for me and for most primatologists, I would say an incredibly good role model," said Ammie Kalan, a primatologist at the University of Victoria.
Kalan said that she spoke about Goodall to a group of first-year anthropology students just last week, using her as an example of a pioneer who helped shape the field.
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