The Jane Goodall Institute USA Remembers Dr. Biruté Galdikas for Her Orangutan Research and Conservation Advocacy | Humanity at its Best

The Jane Goodall Institute USA Remembers Dr. Biruté Galdikas for Her Orangutan Research and Conservation Advocacy | Humanity at its Best
Why this story matters: This article cuts through the sensationalism to provide a clear, constructive look at a project that is actually working. It’s a reminder that behind every great achievement is a group of people who refused to give up. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to primates, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Birute Galdikas. Photo by Daniela and Catalin Mitrache. Dr. Galdikas, who passed away on March 24, 2026, was profoundly committed to orangutan research and advocacy. She launched a landmark wild orangutan study in 1971. The Jane Goodall Institute is deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, the extraordinary scientist who studied and conserved orangutans for nearly fifty-five years, has passed. Dr. Galdikas taught us so much about one of our closest living animal relatives, and she worked admirably for their protection through her organization, Orangutan Foundation Interna…