The John Templeton Foundation has awarded the 2021 Templeton Prize to world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall from from U.K.
- Goodall, 87, is only the fourth woman to win the award, established by the late investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton to honor those who use science to explore humankind’s place and purpose within the universe.
- In the 1960s, Jane Goodall brought about a revolution in how scientists and the public perceive the mental, emotional, and social complexity of animals. She was the first to observe that chimpanzees engaged in activities such as tool creation previously believed to be exclusive to humans,
- The annual prize includes a monetary award of more than $1.5 million.
