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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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Chimps Belong in the Wild, Not in the Movies

April 01, 2026 — Young chimpanzees are still being taken from their mothers for the pet and entertainment trade at a troubling rate. These wild animals are also being exploited in the U.S., where they are not naturally found. Recently, a pair of 5-year-old chimpanzees from the Myrtle Beach Safari were taken to a screening of War for the […]

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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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Cecil’s Son Xanda Taken by the Same Ruthless Trade: Trophy Hunting

April 01, 2026 — Animal lovers around the world fall silent once again as we see a tragic event repeat itself. Xanda, the son of the famous Zimbabwean lion Cecil, has reportedly met the same horrific fate – killed by trophy hunters. This news comes just a few weeks after we commemorated the second anniversary of Cecil the Lion’s […]

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Exploring the World’s Last Wild Places With Photographer Chris Burkard

April 01, 2026 — Imagine an indigo night sky filled with stars, streaked with glowing northern lights. Now switch to another scene of a surfer riding a too-perfect wave in front of snow-covered mountains. For me, this is what came to characterize Chris Burkard’s photography, and it’s what has kept me checking back for new photographs following each of […]

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Get Inspired to Build a Better World with Our Summer Reading List!

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall has been a force of hope her entire life. For a woman that has seen the devastation of so much due to things like deforestation and the illegal bushmeat trade, she continues to remain positive and inspires us all to work toward a brighter future. Here is a list of books by […]

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