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NIH Announces Plan of Retirement for Research Chimps

August 12, 2016 — What began as a step toward freedom for research chimpanzees, is now a solid plan to realize that goal. This is the way out, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel we can finally see. Animal research has always lived at the crossroads between considering what is good for humankind, and what is […]

Q&A with Wolfgang Netzer: On the Power of Music to Inspire Hope

July 29, 2016 — For composer and musician Wolfgang Netzer, music is an ancient part of the human experience – one which has the power to tell wonderful stories. Jane Goodall recently had the chance to collaborate with Wolfgang to further share her own story through music. Wolfgang previously worked with Jane as a composer for the score of […]

3 Tasty and Humane Alternatives to Civet Coffee

July 29, 2016 — Would you pay $100 for a cup of coffee? The price alone might be enough to turn people off, but for some, the most expensive coffee in the world holds an exotic allure. It’s called Kopi Luwak, and its origins might surprise you. Also known as civet coffee, this brew is made from the partially […]

Big Cats Beyond Cecil: Protecting African Leopards

July 26, 2016 — Wildlife Advocates Seek Increased Protections for African Leopards from Trophy Hunters. Leopard print is considered a staple of any wardrobe; tied to early demonstrations of wealth and status, the look of leopard has been sought after and coveted throughout history. The pattern is iconic and adored – but what about the original animal model and owner of the […]

Year One of the Sustainable Development Goals

July 22, 2016 — What kind of world would you like to see in 2030? One without poverty? Or pollution? Or maybe one where everyone has access to a quality education? In September of 2015, the United Nations decided what world they wanted to see, and crafted a bold set of 17 goals to help us achieve that vision. […]

Tarzan Belongs On Screen; IRL Apes Do Not.

July 16, 2016 — The internet is an endless portal into thousands of cute wildlife videos – but what do these videos show and tell us about the animals they depict, and the reality of their lives? How does the way media represent these animals, particularly chimpanzees and other apes, impact their well being and efforts to save them […]

Stop “Catching ’em All”

July 13, 2016 — Two universes collided this past week as Nintendo released its newest addition to their line of Pokemon games: Pokemon Go. The new game uses augmented reality (AR) to bring the world of Pokemon to life quite literally in players’ backyards. Players use their smartphones to search for any Pokemon that might be near them. The […]

Protecting the Ocean’s Top Predators

July 01, 2016 — Last Thursday at a news conference on Capitol Hill, the advocacy group Oceana announced a new bill to help protect sharks from extinction. Many were on hand to support this cause, including actor Morgan Freeman, who lent his voice to bring attention to the brutal practice of shark finning. The Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act […]

Tragic Death of Harambe Raises Questions About Keeping Animals in Captivity and Protecting Endangered Species

June 19, 2016 — Written by Dr. Jane Goodall, D.B.E., Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace and Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The heartbreaking news of the death of Harambe, a popular western lowland gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo, who was killed to protect a child who […]

New Report Strikes a Blow Against Trophy Hunting

June 16, 2016 — Can killing an animal help preserve its species? Proponents of trophy hunting certainly seem to think so. The argument goes a little something like this: trophy hunters pay a lot of money to go on these hunts, and that money goes towards conserving the species and ensuring that the populations remain stable. Or at least […]

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NIH Announces Plan of Retirement for Research Chimps

Q&A with Wolfgang Netzer: On the Power of Music to Inspire Hope

3 Tasty and Humane Alternatives to Civet Coffee

Big Cats Beyond Cecil: Protecting African Leopards

Year One of the Sustainable Development Goals

Tarzan Belongs On Screen; IRL Apes Do Not.

Stop “Catching ’em All”

Protecting the Ocean’s Top Predators

Tragic Death of Harambe Raises Questions About Keeping Animals in Captivity and Protecting Endangered Species

New Report Strikes a Blow Against Trophy Hunting