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Every Individual Can Make a Difference for World Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — On this World Wildlife Day, you may be thinking of the most iconic animals you’ve seen either in person or in stunning photography and films. These images shape our imagination and fill us with boundless wonder – but they also remind us how precious and majestic the wildlife we share our world with are. Most […]

New TV Series Features Rescued Chimpanzees of Tchimpounga

April 01, 2026 — For nearly 50 years, Dr. Goodall has had a vision to create a better world for all. Integral to this vision is the idea that every individual has a role to play and is important – both human and nonhuman animals alike. That is why Jane founded Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of […]

Study on Chimpanzee Heart Health Demonstrates the Benefits of Sanctuaries

April 01, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and so like many things related to human health, looking to our closest living relatives can provide some important insights. In fact, a recent study which included our own JGI staff in Republic of the Congo, found that chimpanzees in rehabilitation centers had low body weights and lower levels of fatty acids, which […]

GOMBE 60: Honoring 60 Years of Discovery, Innovation, & Hope

April 01, 2026 — Happy World Chimpanzee Day! On this very special occasion, we are also honoring a supremely special anniversary: Tuesday July 14, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall’s research on wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania and 60 years of continuous studies through JGI and research partners: Gombe 60! Here are a few ways you […]

Double the Fun: Baboon Twins Born in Gombe

April 01, 2026 — An extremely rare event has just taken place in Gombe National Park. For the second time in Gombe history, an olive baboon has given birth to twins. Until this spring, baboon twins have only been seen once at Gombe since Dr. Jane Goodall’s arrival in 1960.  Since 1967, we have recorded 271 different females who have given birth,  but only one female was observed to produce […]

Highlights of Major Research Learnings From 2019

April 01, 2026 — Gombe’s transformative research is as dynamic and insightful as ever. In 2019, six decades after it first began, daily routine observations of chimpanzees, known as the B-Record, continued alongside studies of chimpanzee mothers and infants, adolescent females, and vocalizations as well as research including health, other species and more. Through a Window: Chimpanzees and OurselvesIn 2019, the JGI team conducted 716 daily chimpanzee focal follows; 74% of these follows were more than 8 hours (81% at Mitumba, […]

Head Above the Rest: Gabo, Leader of Gombe’s Chimpanzee Research Team

April 01, 2026 — It’s hard to miss Gabo Paul Zilikana. Nearly a foot taller than most of his fellow field assistants in Gombe, Gabo is a gentle giant and master storyteller who is beloved by everyone. Known for his calm demeanor, cool confidence, and welcoming company, Gabo makes everyone feel at home, even as he breezily hacks through […]

Take Care Before We Share: Protecting Great Apes on Social Media

April 01, 2026 — This blog was written by JGI Global Chair, Patrick van Veen on behalf of JGI Global Chapters 2020 is a special year for the Jane Goodall Institute because it marks 60 years of science, learning and conservation at Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, where Jane Goodall started her ground-breaking research into chimpanzees. What was […]

GOODALI: Gombe’s Brand New Baby Boy!

April 01, 2026 — Isn’t it wonderful when all the stars align? On days like this, from the moment you wake up, the day just keeps getting better and better. It is a dream in itself to sleep on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Western Tanzania. At dawn, a chorus of birds blends with the soft sound of […]

Chimpanzees, Culture and Spirituality

April 01, 2026 — “Chalchiuhtlicue” meaning, “she of the jade skirt,” was the name given to a water deity by the ancient Aztecs in the 15th century. The goddess symbolized “the purity and preciousness of spring, river, and lake water that was used to irrigate the fields” (The Met Museum). Human beings have been worshiping nature for centuries – […]

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Every Individual Can Make a Difference for World Wildlife

New TV Series Features Rescued Chimpanzees of Tchimpounga

Study on Chimpanzee Heart Health Demonstrates the Benefits of Sanctuaries

GOMBE 60: Honoring 60 Years of Discovery, Innovation, & Hope

Double the Fun: Baboon Twins Born in Gombe

Highlights of Major Research Learnings From 2019

Head Above the Rest: Gabo, Leader of Gombe’s Chimpanzee Research Team

Take Care Before We Share: Protecting Great Apes on Social Media

GOODALI: Gombe’s Brand New Baby Boy!

Chimpanzees, Culture and Spirituality