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 […]
From Top to Bottom, Chimpanzee Social Hierarchy is Amazing!
When Jane Goodall was offered the opportunity to go into the forests of Gombe to learn about chimpanzees, little was known about the these highly intelligent beings. What Jane learned in the sweltering forest of Tanzania would show the world that chimpanzees, like us, have an incredibly complex social structure. And also like humans, that […]
The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife
Strategically placed recycled cell phones are combating deforestation by sending notifications to rangers when chainsaw noises are recorded. Algorithms similar to those used by Homeland Security are being developed to provide effective routes for ranger patrols in their battle against poaching. And drones are delivering sylvatic plague vaccines to prairie dog populations in an effort to save […]
How to follow in Jane’s Footsteps and Study Animal Behavior
Imagine sitting in the forest for hours at a time, watching your favorite primate species, and filling notebooks with your observations. This was the life of Jane Goodall during her years in Gombe, Tanzania, and her findings changed the world. She was a true pioneer in the field of Primatology (technically her degree is in […]
Engage and Make Change with Our Summer Reading List
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, […]
The Unique and Fascinating Lives of Chimpanzee Moms
Across species, mothers play an incredible role in the development of the young. In chimpanzee communities, mothers display care, support and other behaviors in a variety of ways. Dr. Jane Goodall has been fascinated by the relationship between a chimpanzee mother and her offspring for nearly 60 years since her initial research in Gombe, Tanzania, […]
Dr. Goodall Speaks out on Trophy Hunting of Giraffes
The giraffe shot by Tess Thompson Talley of Texas was particularly valuable as a trophy because of his unusual black colouring. He was also a thinking, feeling being. During his 18 or so years we can only imagine what he had experienced. But he had undoubtedly been raised by a caring mother and surely enjoyed […]
Chimps, Humans, and Monkeys: What’s the Difference?
It’s finally time to set the record straight: As much as we all love monkeys, Dr. Goodall’s studies and the work of the Jane Goodall Institute have primarily focused on chimpanzees, not monkeys. Now, I know your next question is probably, “But aren’t chimps the same thing as monkeys?” and the answer is, they are […]
Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!
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 […]
