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Spreading Peace is Hope in Action

April 01, 2026 — The power of a single story is immeasurable. When a young 26 year old woman from England traveled to Tanzania to study wild animals and share their stories, she transformed our understanding of our relationship to non-human animals, and what was possible for a woman in science, or in general. The reverberations of her story […]

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Rescued Chimpanzees Find a Forest Home Together, At Last

April 01, 2026 — The time has arrived! For many years, the Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo has been working toward the transition of many of the chimpanzees from the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center’s original site to our island sanctuary sites. Dr. Rebeca Atencia, the director and head veterinarian of Tchimpounga, other staff and caregivers have […]

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Now is the Time to Fight for the Endangered Species Act

April 01, 2026 — Humans are proud and fortunate to share the Earth with such a beautiful diversity of species. In fact, a report by a United Nations expert has called on countries to protect biodiversity in order to protect human rights. However, diversity is dwindling. In just 100 years, the population of wild chimpanzees has dropped from an […]

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Exclusive ‘Chasing Coral’ Interview with Filmmaker Jeff Orlowski

April 01, 2026 — They may not have the cute faces of animals we typically feel a connection to, but these animals are calling out for our help. The recent film Chasing Coral takes viewers on an underwater journey to demonstrate coral bleaching due to climate change. The reality of the devastation happening to ocean ecosystems is grim, but […]

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Science, Art & the Heart: Bruce Lawes Paints the Magic of Gombe for Goodall

April 01, 2026 — The images Dr. Jane Goodall brought the world connected (and still do connect, nearly 60 years later) millions of people with the special spirit of the forest, and the wild, wonderful chimpanzees of Gombe. Her scientific discoveries in Gombe shattered our notions around what it means to be human, and more importantly, what it means to […]

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Thomas D. Mangelsen Unites with Dr Jane Goodall for his Legacy Release

April 01, 2026 — So often when I visit the wilderness I am spellbound by some glorious scenery. I feel a longing to capture the image so that I can take it away and look at it, again and again. Mother Nature paints with a grandeur that I cannot even begin to imitate. And although I often tried to […]

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Nelson Mandela Day: Building a Brighter, Peaceful Tomorrow & Beyond

April 01, 2026 — It has been four years since the passing of Nelson Mandela, on December 5th, 2013, but his memory vividly remains in the minds of millions around the world. His commitment to peace and justice were exceptional, and he impacted and inspired through both his words, and the way he lived. Dr. Goodall’s reflection on Mandela […]

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How Important Is It to Our Nature to Be Out in Nature?

April 01, 2026 — Oh, what a breath of fresh air! According to The Nature of Americans study published this year, over three out of four adults consider contact with nature as very, or extremely important to their physical health and emotional outlook. This may sound intuitive, but having concrete facts around this phenomenon is not only confirmation for […]

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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 […]

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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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