Opinion: Jane Goodall helped humans understand their place in the world

Primatologist Jane Goodall kisses a chimpanzee baby on Dec. 20, 2004.

Jane Goodall, the influential primatologist and conservationist, died this week at the age of 91. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on her legacy and love for chimpanzees.

(Image credit: Bela Szandelszky)