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Now we must redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as…humans?

July 24, 2019 — When Jane Goodall first witnessed Gombe chimpanzee David Greybeard fishing for termites by manipulating blades of grass in 1960, the line between humans and other animals suddenly became blurry. Tool use was no longer uniquely human, leading Dr. Louis Leakey, Jane’s mentor, to famously say, “Now we must redefine tool, redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as human.” We know that chimpanzees are […]

Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf Is Taking Chimpanzee Research to the Next Level

July 17, 2019 — Dr. Jane Goodall started research at Gombe Stream National Park in 1960, and the discoveries made by Jane and researchers who followed have redefined our understanding of and relationship to chimpanzees as our closest living relatives. The legacy she left at Gombe continues today through JGI and other institutions thanks to the efforts of scientists […]

New Online Course on Chimpanzee Behavior & Conservation

July 09, 2019 — 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 19, 2019 — 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?

March 07, 2019 — 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

January 15, 2019 — 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 […]

Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

December 04, 2018 — 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 […]

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

November 25, 2018 — 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 in Gombe is OFFICIALLY Guinness’ Longest Chimp Study!

November 16, 2018 — 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

July 11, 2018 — 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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Now we must redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as…humans?

Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf Is Taking Chimpanzee Research to the Next Level

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

Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

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

Research in Gombe is OFFICIALLY Guinness’ Longest Chimp Study!

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