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Captive Animal Facility Checklist: Know Before You Go!

April 01, 2026 — YOU can help identify which of the sanctuaries, zoos, and wildlife facilities near you are humane and which should be avoided for their inappropriate captive care and/or for exploiting animals. The Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King’, captured the attention of millions of viewers by highlighting an example of cruel and dangerous animal entertainment park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Unfortunately, the show did not spend enough […]

A Story of Hope: Johana, Rickita, & Tina

April 01, 2026 — Since 1992, staff at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center have rescued hundreds of orphaned chimpanzees from the region’s illegal wildlife trade. Most recently, the Jane Goodall Institute saved the lives of three chimpanzees — Johana, Rickita, and Tina — from horrid conditions as illegal pets in Angola. In order to ensure a secure and successful […]

A Mother for Rescued Orphan Chimpanzees: Antonette

April 01, 2026 — When a young orphaned chimpanzee arrives at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, they are often in terrible physical and emotional condition. Chimpanzees, like human children, have a long development period and often rely on their mothers until the age of 8 or older. When they are torn from their mothers as infants, or struggle as […]

The Smell of Success in Fight Against Wildlife Trade

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute maintains a dedicated mission to improve the welfare of chimpanzees, battling ongoing threats to their existence in the wild and well-being in sanctuaries. But protecting chimpanzees in Republic of the Congo (RoC) often proves to be complicated work. At the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, alongside best-in-class welfare standards and community-centered conservation […]

Highlights of Major Research Learnings From 2019

April 01, 2026 — Gombe’s transformative research is as dynamic and insightful as ever. In 2019, six decades after it first began, daily routine observations of chimpanzees, known as the B-Record, continued alongside studies of chimpanzee mothers and infants, adolescent females, and vocalizations as well as research including health, other species and more. Through a Window: Chimpanzees and OurselvesIn 2019, the JGI team conducted 716 daily chimpanzee focal follows; 74% of these follows were more than 8 hours (81% at Mitumba, […]

Head Above the Rest: Gabo, Leader of Gombe’s Chimpanzee Research Team

April 01, 2026 — It’s hard to miss Gabo Paul Zilikana. Nearly a foot taller than most of his fellow field assistants in Gombe, Gabo is a gentle giant and master storyteller who is beloved by everyone. Known for his calm demeanor, cool confidence, and welcoming company, Gabo makes everyone feel at home, even as he breezily hacks through […]

(Stir) Crazy for Community Action Projects That Inspire

April 01, 2026 — We’re so proud of the entire Roots & Shoots community for doing their part to flatten the curve and protect others by staying inside. As quarantine continues, these Roots & Shoots change-makers are responding with hope by stepping up with new and exciting community projects to help those around them, especially in response to struggles related to the pandemic. These projects are a great example of how everyone can make […]

Why Racism, Equity, & Justice Are Part of the Conservation Equation

April 01, 2026 — These are unprecedented times. I know these have been some of the most uncomfortable and emotionally taxing weeks for many of us, myself included. There is a heightened collective consciousness that, for me, has been enlightening, and more than anything else – believe it or not – encouraging. There are communities from all walks of life, all […]

On Endangered Species Day and Every Day, We Must Act

April 01, 2026 — The Endangered Species Act is an essential piece of legislation. Passed by Congress in 1973, the ESA protects 1,600 native plants and animals, and up to 2,300 of total species globally (FWS). 99% of the species listed under the Act are on a steady road to recovery from previous threats of extinction. The ESA has […]

Roots & Shoots Grows Network of Change-Makers Across the U.S.

April 01, 2026 — This year, Roots & Shoots has seen amazing growth, engagement, and meaningful change within our program and across the country. In February of 2021, Roots & Shoots will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering young people by giving them the tools, resources and knowledge to be compassionate change-makers in their communities. For nearly 30 years, Roots & Shoots has been making sure young people have the agency and skills […]

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Captive Animal Facility Checklist: Know Before You Go!

A Story of Hope: Johana, Rickita, & Tina

A Mother for Rescued Orphan Chimpanzees: Antonette

The Smell of Success in Fight Against Wildlife Trade

Highlights of Major Research Learnings From 2019

Head Above the Rest: Gabo, Leader of Gombe’s Chimpanzee Research Team

(Stir) Crazy for Community Action Projects That Inspire

Why Racism, Equity, & Justice Are Part of the Conservation Equation

On Endangered Species Day and Every Day, We Must Act

Roots & Shoots Grows Network of Change-Makers Across the U.S.