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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Science with a Heart 

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Curiosity, resilience, and innovation are essential elements born from Dr. Jane Goodall’s first steps into the forests of Gombe. Drawn to this work due to her unceasing desire to understand animals, Dr. Jane Goodall found that observing nature and performing scientific research fulfilled her innate sense of wonder. […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life 

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Before she was a global icon, before she was a scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall was first and foremost a lover of animals. Her belief in the sentience and sapience of non-human animals — including one of her greatest teachers, a dog named Rusty — motivated her passions from […]

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A chimpanzee (Wounda) sits alone, surrounded by greenery with her arm resting on a wood log.

A Future of Hope: How Chimp Crazy Can Inspire Action for Primate Welfare

April 01, 2026 — The release of HBO’s Chimp Crazy offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by chimpanzees in captivity. Learn how this series can inspire us to take action and help secure a better future for chimpanzees and all primates.

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A close-up photo of a baby gorilla. Behind her is what looks to be a person in a green shirt.

Meet Mozambique the Baby Gorilla, the Newest Member of JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary!

April 01, 2026 — We’re thrilled to share the inspiring rescue story of an infant gorilla, found in and named for Mozambique, who was saved from the illegal wildlife trade through the swift coordination of various government agencies. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) and law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to ensure her safety, confiscating and processing crucial permits for […]

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Get to Know Tchimpoungas Newest Chimpanzees  

April 01, 2026 — Four new rescues from Angola get a second chance at Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary.  We’re all smiles at Tchimpounga these days! The Jane Goodall Institute’s renowned 🔗 Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo just welcomed four new additions to our sanctuary from Angola.  These four new chimpanzees are part of a […]

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Tchimpounga Welcomes Eight Chimpanzees from Angola

April 01, 2026 — A multi-year collaborative rescue effort pays off. Eight chimpanzees have a new home at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Angolan and Congolese governments, along with JGI RoC and our partner 🔗 Wild at Life. In Congo, JGI’s prevention and education efforts have […]

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Gombe Research Highlights of 2022

April 01, 2026 — On July 14, 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall—at the time, just Jane Goodall—stepped foot in what is now Gombe, Tanzania to begin her groundbreaking research into wild chimpanzee behavior. Today, research continues as part of the longest-running wild chimpanzee study in the world. Individual and group behavior at Gombe are closely tracked among two chimpanzee communities: […]

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Second Chances in 2022: Stories from Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees 

April 01, 2026 — In another year full of unique global challenges, a little bit of hope goes a long way. One place we’re finding a lot of hope is in the inspiring stories from our programs! The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) offers second chances to chimpanzees orphaned or […]

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Remembering Steve Ross, Friend of Chimpanzees

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Steve Ross, director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and dear friend of the Jane Goodall Institute passed away April 2021. He was a tremendous advocate for the wellbeing of chimpanzees everywhere, whether in captivity or in the wild, and his […]

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Conservation of Colombia’s Cotton-top Tamarin is a Community Effort! 

April 01, 2026 — How do you save a species? Dr. Anne Savage has some ideas! Recently, conservationist, freelance writer, and friend of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Bill Boteler, wrote an article for Conservation Careers on the inspiring work of Dr. Savage, who has been studying and trying to protect Colombia’s Cotton-top Tamarin for 40 years. He spoke […]

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