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From Top to Bottom, Chimpanzee Social Hierarchy is Amazing!

April 01, 2026 — When Jane Goodall was offered the opportunity to go into the forests of Gombe to learn about chimpanzees, little was known about the these highly intelligent beings. What Jane learned in the sweltering forest of Tanzania would show the world that chimpanzees, like us, have an incredibly complex social structure. And also like humans, that […]

The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — Strategically placed recycled cell phones are combating deforestation by sending notifications to rangers when chainsaw noises are recorded. Algorithms similar to those used by Homeland Security are being developed to provide effective routes for ranger patrols in their battle against poaching. And drones are delivering sylvatic plague vaccines to prairie dog populations in an effort to save […]

Chimps, Humans, and Monkeys: What’s the Difference?

April 01, 2026 — It’s finally time to set the record straight: As much as we all love monkeys, Dr. Goodall’s studies and the work of the Jane Goodall Institute have primarily focused on chimpanzees, not monkeys. Now, I know your next question is probably, “But aren’t chimps the same thing as monkeys?” and the answer is, they are […]

Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!

April 01, 2026 — CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF CHIMPANZEES! The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is so excited to join you in celebrating the very first annual World Chimpanzee Day coming up this July 14th! JGI, along with JGI’s Roots & Shoots program and many other NGOs across the globe, will celebrate this day in honor of the anniversary of the […]

The Greatest Danger to Our Future is Apathy for Endangered Species

April 01, 2026 — All species deserve celebration, but Endangered Species Day is reserved specifically for those most precious and facing the greatest threat of extinction. This year’s Endangered Species Day, May 18th, comes just months after the harrowing loss of Sudan, the last remaining male Northern White Rhino. Unfortunately, the plight of this species is not unique amid […]

Bringing Trees Back Means Bringing Water Back in Uganda

April 01, 2026 — The idea that water is fundamental to life appears in some form in every culture throughout history, and for good reason. In the Albertine Rift region of central Africa, rivers and streams support vital chimpanzee and other species habitat who depend on the forest corridor supported by those waterways. This landscape is also home to a growing human population that relies on these natural resources, kept thriving […]

And then there were two…In the Wake of the Death of Sudan, What’s Next for the Northern White Rhinoceros?

April 01, 2026 — On March 19, 2018, the last male northern white rhinoceros passed away. At age 45, Sudan had lived a full life. At the time of his passing, he was one of the only three living northern white rhinos. The other two females, his daughter and granddaughter, are all that remain of this subspecies. What does […]

Mexican Gray Wolves: The Endangered Wolf You’ve Never Heard Of

April 01, 2026 — Once a top dog in the southwestern United States, the Mexican gray wolf is now one of the most endangered subspecies of wolf in the world. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, thousands of Mexican gray wolves (also known as “el lobo” or “lobos”) prowled around central Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. In […]

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Sustainable Palm Oil is Long Overdue

April 01, 2026 — Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love, but our consumer V-Day habits are breaking our hearts. In 2018, consumers will spend nearly $19.6 billion on Valentine’s Day, with 55% of those purchases being candy. Of all the items one might associate with Valentine’s Day, chocolate is certainly among the most commonly pictured and purchased. Unfortunately, […]

Want to Be Like Jane Goodall? Join TEAM JANE!

April 01, 2026 — Every day people ask me, “How can I help Jane Goodall? In general, people are looking to jump on the first plane to Africa in order to do whatever it takes to protect chimps and the habitats that they live in. Truthfully however, the best way to get involved with Jane’s work is by making […]

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From Top to Bottom, Chimpanzee Social Hierarchy is Amazing!

The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife

Chimps, Humans, and Monkeys: What’s the Difference?

Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!

The Greatest Danger to Our Future is Apathy for Endangered Species

Bringing Trees Back Means Bringing Water Back in Uganda

And then there were two…In the Wake of the Death of Sudan, What’s Next for the Northern White Rhinoceros?

Mexican Gray Wolves: The Endangered Wolf You’ve Never Heard Of

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Sustainable Palm Oil is Long Overdue

Want to Be Like Jane Goodall? Join TEAM JANE!