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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Chimps Postpone Parenthood, Eat Monkeys & Catch Lethal Colds

April 01, 2026 — Genetically, chimpanzees and humans share 98.6% of our DNA, and our behaviors are more than a little alike as well. 60 years ago, our previous understanding of our relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom was forever redefined by the one and only Dr. Goodall. Since 1960, research in Gombe, Tanzania has been evolving […]

Pathogens, Primates & Human Populations, OH MY! An Interview with Thomas Gillespie

April 01, 2026 — When you have a cold, it’s pretty safe to say you likely have access to the resources you need to feel well again soon and not become a major threat to the human population. But what if all the medication and information on human health wasn’t as accessible or thoroughly researched as it is? For […]

I Was Jane Goodall’s Student: The True Story Behind ‘Following Fifi’

April 01, 2026 — Imagine, as you might often do, crouching down next to a young Jane Goodall amidst the brush of the forests of Gombe, hearing the crunching of leaves in the human-like hands of our closest living relatives, the wild chimpanzees. For John Crocker, this is not an exercise of imagination, it is the story of his […]

World’s Forests Given a Fighting Chance Thanks to Forest Watcher App

April 01, 2026 — Communities and protected area rangers around the globe are struggling to conserve and better manage their natural resources while facing numerous threats. As the disconnect between attainable action to protect nature is ever widening, it is essential that we use technology to analyze and deliver information quickly to support conservation decisions – more quickly than […]

Introducing…Roots & Shoots Communities on Facebook!

April 01, 2026 — Got feelings about all this mention of climate change (or lack thereof) in the news? Want to reach out and support refugees in your community but not sure where to start? Did you spot an endangered species in your yard and NEED TO SHARE the pic? Join the club. No, really…join Roots & Shoots Communities on Facebook. […]

See, Hear, & Speak Like an Ape: Making the World of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Real

April 01, 2026 — In an era of flash and flamboyance on film, it is easy to overlook the ever impressive task of transforming what’s real, into what extends beyond the possible for the big screen. For Dan Lemmon, this undertaking has been the primary focus from almost the beginning of his life. As Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta […]

From the Gombe of Yesterday, to the Gombe of Tomorrow and Beyond!

April 01, 2026 — A Year of Discovery: Gombe Chimpanzees, Baboons, and More… 2016 was another incredible year building on the 57 year legacy of ongoing studies at the Gombe Stream Research Center of chimpanzees and other primates, stemming from Dr. Jane Goodall’s initial work. The JGI team is excited to share the discoveries, challenges and plans for the center. […]

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

The Unique and Fascinating Lives of Chimpanzee Moms

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

Chimps Postpone Parenthood, Eat Monkeys & Catch Lethal Colds

Pathogens, Primates & Human Populations, OH MY! An Interview with Thomas Gillespie

I Was Jane Goodall’s Student: The True Story Behind ‘Following Fifi’

World’s Forests Given a Fighting Chance Thanks to Forest Watcher App

Introducing…Roots & Shoots Communities on Facebook!

See, Hear, & Speak Like an Ape: Making the World of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Real

From the Gombe of Yesterday, to the Gombe of Tomorrow and Beyond!