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JGI Jungle Journals: Dangerous Encounter with Dog Pack in Gombe

April 01, 2026 — Even within the relatively secure borders of Gombe National Park, the safety of the chimps and other wildlife can be threatened by the presence of human activity and settlements near the park boundary.  Encroachment for firewood, hunting, and mushrooms have been an problem in the past, but with the conservation and humanitarian efforts of JGI […]

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Top Five Cutest Chimp Moments from Tchimpounga

April 01, 2026 — New Tchimpounga rescue Kabi hangs out and impresses with his multitasking skills. You can become his Chimp Guardian here.

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Best of 2018: ‘Rise of the Warrior Apes’ Wins Top Doc Film Awards!

April 01, 2026 — The culmination of over twenty years of chimpanzee research, Rise of the Warrior Apesis a visually and emotionally stunning documentary. The award-winning film follows a specific community of chimpanzees living in Ngogo, Uganda through their daily lives. By the end of filming in 2016, the group was comprised of over 200 chimpanzees, more than five […]

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Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

April 01, 2026 — Why be nice? While it might seem quite natural to many to cooperate with others, not all animals necessarily operate according to that “moral” code. In fact, individuals who only consider their self-interest can avoid the costs of helping, while still reaping the benefits of being helped. So why do some animals help while others […]

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You Give Us Hope That We Can Keep Species ForeverWild !

April 01, 2026 — Every day you live, you have an impact on the world around you, locally and globally. As we go about our daily lives, we may hear stories about species loss and feel disconnected or confused about what one individual could do about the problem. But there is something you can do today, and it will […]

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Science Update: Chimps Start Wars for Power and Benefit From Play

April 01, 2026 — From the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall’s research in 1960, she knew that humans and chimpanzees share many similarities. She discovered that chimpanzees use tools, engage in cooperative hunting, and form strong bonds with family and community members. Dr. Goodall’s pioneering discoveries, which removed the assumed separation between us and the rest of the animal […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How to follow in Jane’s Footsteps and Study Animal Behavior

April 01, 2026 — Imagine sitting in the forest for hours at a time, watching your favorite primate species, and filling notebooks with your observations. This was the life of Jane Goodall during her years in Gombe, Tanzania, and her findings changed the world. She was a true pioneer in the field of Primatology (technically her degree is in […]

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The Unique and Fascinating Lives of Chimpanzee Moms

April 01, 2026 — Across species, mothers play an incredible role in the development of the young. In chimpanzee communities, mothers display care, support and other behaviors in a variety of ways. Dr. Jane Goodall has been fascinated by the relationship between a chimpanzee mother and her offspring for nearly 60 years since her initial research in Gombe, Tanzania, […]

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