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New Online Course on Chimpanzee Behavior & Conservation

April 01, 2026 — When 26-year-old Jane Goodall entered Gombe, Tanzania, she had no prior experience other than a passion for, and profound knowledge of, other animals. Essentially nothing was known or available to learn about wild chimpanzees before she began her research. Her studies changed that and the entire scientific landscape. Today, thanks to her studies and the ongoing research of […]

Changing of the Chimp Matriarchal Guard in Gombe

April 01, 2026 — Gremlin, her three adult daughters, and their offspring, have dominated the female hierarchy of the Kasakela community in Gombe, Tanzania, in recent years. It is not uncommon to find two, three, or even all four of these females and their families foraging together peacefully through Kakombe Valley in the heart of the Kasakelan’s range. With […]

Chimps in Gombe Teach Us So Much…What About Monkeys?

April 01, 2026 — Gombe, Tanzania, is often recognized for the chimpanzee research and discoveries initiated by Dr. Jane Goodall in the early 60s that changed the way we understand our closest living relatives. This incredible legacy of knowledge and science is continued by the Jane Goodall Institute, and is home of the longest running wild chimpanzee study in the […]

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 […]

Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?

April 01, 2026 — In the not-so-distant past, when scientists discussed primate behavior, they often outright denied the existence of the many complex emotions that these intelligent animals possess. It is only recently that humanity has discovered that, like us, great apes have a rich inner world and nuanced social structure (primarily thanks to the research of Dr. Jane […]

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 […]

Research in Gombe is OFFICIALLY Guinness’ Longest Chimp Study!

April 01, 2026 — The research of our founder Dr. Jane Goodall is legendary, as her fascinating and trailblazing discoveries on the lives of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania shook the foundations of the scientific world – but the story only started with Jane! Research in Gombe has been going on since the early 60s, when Jane helped the world […]

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 […]

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 […]

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New Online Course on Chimpanzee Behavior & Conservation

Changing of the Chimp Matriarchal Guard in Gombe

Chimps in Gombe Teach Us So Much…What About Monkeys?

JGI Jungle Journals: Dangerous Encounter with Dog Pack in Gombe

Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?

Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

Research in Gombe is OFFICIALLY Guinness’ Longest Chimp Study!

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

From Top to Bottom, Chimpanzee Social Hierarchy is Amazing!

The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife