Schmidt’s Naturals Partners with JGI Using One of Jane’s Favorite Scents
Atop what would become known as Jane’s Peak in Gombe, Tanzania, young Jane Goodall could grow her understanding of the mysterious wild chimpanzees that eluded her. Through her binoculars, she could follow their habits and movements before they allowed her to enter their world. Down in the valley with the chimpanzees, Jane came to discover […]
JGI’s Tchimpounga Staff Member Willy Put Extra Care in Caretaker
Willy is an extraordinary member of our staff. He really, really, really understands chimpanzees.- Dr. Jane Goodall For many people, their work day may start by checking emails or saying hello to colleagues – but for Willy, it would start by greeting and feeding the eager, happy faces of the rescued chimpanzees in JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary. Before starting at Tchimpounga as a caretaker, […]
Dr. Jane Goodall Mourns the Loss of Kofi Annan
The death of Kofi Annan will be mourned not only by his family, but by people around the world. In particular, the African nations will grieve at the passing of the first black African to be appointed Secretary General of the UN. It was a position which laid heavy responsibilities on him at a time […]
Hope for Animals: Don’t Let the Last Howls of Red Wolves Go Unnoticed
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?
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
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
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 […]
Young People Are Giving Back to Chimpanzees in Oregon
The entertainment industry is no stranger to exploiting chimpanzees. Chimpanzees and other great apes, including bonobos and gorillas, are endangered (both in captivity and in their natural habitats) with an estimated 340,000 chimpanzees remaining in the wild. Despite this fact, Hollywood and unaccredited roadside attractions still misuse chimpanzees for entertainment, encouraging them to perform unnatural […]
Dr. Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for First World Chimpanzee Day
It is now 58 years to the day since I arrived for the very first time in what I then referred to, in my letters home, as “Chimpanzee Land”. At the time it was the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve in what was then Tanganyika – a British Protectorate. Today, of course, it is the Gombe […]
Science Update: Chimps Start Wars for Power and Benefit From Play
From the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall’s research in 1960, she knew that humans and chimpanzees share many similarities. She discovered that chimpanzees use tools, engage in cooperative hunting, and form strong bonds with family and community members. Dr. Goodall’s pioneering discoveries, which removed the assumed separation between us and the rest of the animal […]
