Busakara: Baby Chimpanzee Rescued From the Brink
When two-month old chimpanzee Busakara arrived at the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Primates of Lwiro (CRPL) in June, she weighed little over one pound. This tiny chimp was extremely weak after suffering from a cold and from diarrhea. She was found orphaned in a village near Pinga, in the north-east of the Democratic […]
See, Hear, & Speak Like an Ape: Making the World of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Real
In an era of flash and flamboyance on film, it is easy to overlook the ever impressive task of transforming what’s real, into what extends beyond the possible for the big screen. For Dan Lemmon, this undertaking has been the primary focus from almost the beginning of his life. As Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta […]
From the Gombe of Yesterday, to the Gombe of Tomorrow and Beyond!
A Year of Discovery: Gombe Chimpanzees, Baboons, and More… 2016 was another incredible year building on the 57 year legacy of ongoing studies at the Gombe Stream Research Center of chimpanzees and other primates, stemming from Dr. Jane Goodall’s initial work. The JGI team is excited to share the discoveries, challenges and plans for the center. […]
Happy Birthday Malala Yousafzai!
While some students fight for fewer assigned reading pages, others fight for their right to read at all. Education is not a given right in some places, which is a hard truth that young activist Malala Yousafzai is working to change. Today is Malala’s 20th Birthday and she is one of today’s most compassionate leaders. […]
Compassionate Leaders You Should Get to Know: Laurie Findley
With the refugee crisis in such a dire state, it is hard to know where to begin, but young leader Laurie Findley knows that the first and most important step is just to begin. Laurie’s activism work began with something as simple as tuning in to where her candy bars came from and now has […]
Cecil’s Son Xanda Taken by the Same Ruthless Trade: Trophy Hunting
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 […]
Exploring the World’s Last Wild Places With Photographer Chris Burkard
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 […]
Get Inspired to Build a Better World with Our Summer Reading List!
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 […]
June Project of the Month (POTM): An Eco-Fair Project Idea Worth Recycling
It is easy to feel hopeful about the fate of our planet if we stop to notice the actions of young people happening all around. Children are the future, and the children of Hutchinson Elementary School are a shining example of environmental stewards. The Hutchinson Elementary Environmental Club in Lakewood, Colorado has been delving into […]
Hilda Tresz Has ‘A Week to Change’ the Lives of Captive Animals
Many of us have likely visited a zoo as a young person or with children, and for most this experience is the first time we encounter many animals from across the world. These establishments range in their care and housing of their residents; while some are not so great, others excel and often give back […]
