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Pangolin Wildlife Trafficking Wars: A New Hope

April 01, 2026 — With scales instead of fur, a wobbly gait and a penchant for eating insects and ants, it’s no wonder that the pangolin is one of the most unique animals on the planet! Unfortunately, the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts has made life for the pangolins extremely dangerous. Thousands of pangolins are seized every […]

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CSI: Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — Can the greatest weapon to combat wildlife trafficking be a microscope? Scientists and researchers believe that the use of forensics can actually save endangered animals from their current plight. The site where an animal has been killed is a crime scene, and every article such as a rhino horn or the dust from an elephant’s […]

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No Grey Area in Protection for African Greys

April 01, 2026 — The African Grey Parrot is a beautiful and highly intelligent bird that comes from parts of Central Africa*. These parrots consistently show up on television shows and in viral videos performing tricks or solving complicated puzzles. Unfortunately, due to their social nature, remarkable emotional and cognitive abilities and willingness to learn, many people believe that […]

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Pangolins: Luck Needs More Than Armor

April 01, 2026 — What rhymes with mandolin and is compared to “a pine cone or globe artichoke” on wikipedia? Oh yeah, it’s the pangolin. These mammals have A LOT going on: they’re the only ones with scales rather than hair, they give birth to a single offspring called a “pup” (AW), they climb trees, they dig burrows, they […]

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Inside Primate Welfare: The Science of Compassionate Care

May 14, 2025 — What does it take to give a chimpanzee a truly safe and fulfilling life in human care? At the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), we’ve spent decades answering that question — not just through groundbreaking research in the wild, but also by setting gold standards for the ethical care of primates in sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life 

December 06, 2024 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Before she was a global icon, before she was a scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall was first and foremost a lover of animals. Her belief in the sentience and sapience of non-human animals — including one of her greatest teachers, a dog named Rusty — motivated her passions from […]

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A close-up photo of a baby gorilla. Behind her is what looks to be a person in a green shirt.

Meet Mozambique the Baby Gorilla, the Newest Member of JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary!

July 23, 2024 — We’re thrilled to share the inspiring rescue story of an infant gorilla, found in and named for Mozambique, who was saved from the illegal wildlife trade through the swift coordination of various government agencies. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) and law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to ensure her safety, confiscating and processing crucial permits for […]

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Restoring Hope for African Grey Parrots: A Celebration of World Rewilding Day

March 20, 2024 — On March 20, 2024, we celebrate World Rewilding Day, a time for us to come together and celebrate the resilience of nature, the power of restoration, and the hope it brings for our planet’s future. Here at the Jane Goodall Institute, this day holds particular significance as our teams are so dedicated to rehabilitating recovered […]

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Get to Know Tchimpoungas Newest Chimpanzees  

October 19, 2023 — Four new rescues from Angola get a second chance at Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary.  We’re all smiles at Tchimpounga these days! The Jane Goodall Institute’s renowned 🔗 Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo just welcomed four new additions to our sanctuary from Angola.  These four new chimpanzees are part of a […]

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Tchimpounga Welcomes Eight Chimpanzees from Angola

January 27, 2023 — A multi-year collaborative rescue effort pays off. Eight chimpanzees have a new home at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Angolan and Congolese governments, along with JGI RoC and our partner 🔗 Wild at Life. In Congo, JGI’s prevention and education efforts have […]

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