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Hope for Animals: Don’t Let the Last Howls of Red Wolves Go Unnoticed

April 01, 2026 — Most people have heard of grey wolves. Some know of Mexican gray wolves. But very few people are aware that the last remaining population of wild red wolves currently roam the Albemarle Peninsula of North Carolina. What is a red wolf? The red wolf is the only canid species whose historic range fell entirely within […]

Will Tigers Still Exist by 2022, the Year of the Tiger?

April 01, 2026 — With their distinctive stripes and immense size, tigers are one of the world’s most recognizable and adored big cats. However, as tigers face threats from poaching and conflict with humans, their numbers continue to dwindle. Today, for International Tiger Day, the tiger does not have to face these threats alone. This is your chance to […]

The New Gombe Masito Ugalla Biosphere Reserve: 3 Reasons We’re Excited About This New UNESCO Designation

April 01, 2026 — For nearly six decades, the area of Western Tanzania surrounding Gombe National Park has been home base for much of Dr. Goodall’s research and the work of the Jane Goodall Institute. This work has always sought to build community and integrate conservation with the needs of local people. This week, this region, known to the […]

Think Twice Before You Like That Chimp Video on Social Media

April 01, 2026 — You might check your newsfeed one day and see a cute baby chimpanzee dressed up in human clothing, but the story behind how the chimpanzee wound up in your feed isn’t as cute. In the depths of social media, search engines and other platforms, individuals create services for those looking to profit off the sale […]

Engage and Make Change with Our Summer Reading List

April 01, 2026 — If you’re passionate about making the world a better place for people, other animals and the environment, consider taking some time during this summer to engage with some of the many books authored by Dr. Jane Goodall! Dr. Goodall’s inspirational discoveries and experiences shaped breathtaking narratives like Beyond Innocence and My Life with the Chimpanzees, […]

Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!

April 01, 2026 — CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF CHIMPANZEES! The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is so excited to join you in celebrating the very first annual World Chimpanzee Day coming up this July 14th! JGI, along with JGI’s Roots & Shoots program and many other NGOs across the globe, will celebrate this day in honor of the anniversary of the […]

Announcing First Ever World Chimpanzee Day This July 14th!

April 01, 2026 — After years of planning and wishing, today we finally announce the creation of the FIRST EVER World Chimpanzee Day to be celebrated on this July 14th, 2018! The Jane Goodall Institute global network of chapters and Roots & Shoots Offices celebrates World Chimpanzee Day, along with many other NGOs and individuals around the globe, in honor […]

The Greatest Danger to Our Future is Apathy for Endangered Species

April 01, 2026 — All species deserve celebration, but Endangered Species Day is reserved specifically for those most precious and facing the greatest threat of extinction. This year’s Endangered Species Day, May 18th, comes just months after the harrowing loss of Sudan, the last remaining male Northern White Rhino. Unfortunately, the plight of this species is not unique amid […]

Earth Day: How You Can Make a Difference Today & Every Day!

April 01, 2026 — Earth Day is finally here! Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate our shared planetary home, the birth of the modern environmental movement, and take action to protect natural resources and species. Earth Day is so much more than that, and there are so many ways to get involved! Watch Dr. Goodall’s Google Doodle: Matthew […]

And then there were two…In the Wake of the Death of Sudan, What’s Next for the Northern White Rhinoceros?

April 01, 2026 — On March 19, 2018, the last male northern white rhinoceros passed away. At age 45, Sudan had lived a full life. At the time of his passing, he was one of the only three living northern white rhinos. The other two females, his daughter and granddaughter, are all that remain of this subspecies. What does […]

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Hope for Animals: Don’t Let the Last Howls of Red Wolves Go Unnoticed

Will Tigers Still Exist by 2022, the Year of the Tiger?

The New Gombe Masito Ugalla Biosphere Reserve: 3 Reasons We’re Excited About This New UNESCO Designation

Think Twice Before You Like That Chimp Video on Social Media

Engage and Make Change with Our Summer Reading List

Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!

Announcing First Ever World Chimpanzee Day This July 14th!

The Greatest Danger to Our Future is Apathy for Endangered Species

Earth Day: How You Can Make a Difference Today & Every Day!

And then there were two…In the Wake of the Death of Sudan, What’s Next for the Northern White Rhinoceros?