Gombe Research Highlights of 2022
On July 14, 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall—at the time, just Jane Goodall—stepped foot in what…
Browsing: Chimpanzee
Tchimpounga Welcomes Eight Chimpanzees from Angola
A multi-year collaborative rescue effort pays off. Eight chimpanzees have a new home at the…
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Give a Pant-Hoot: World Chimpanzee Day 2021
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom…but you may already know that!…
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On Endangered Species Day and Every Day, We Must Act
The Endangered Species Act is an essential piece of legislation. Passed by Congress in 1973,…
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Chimpanzees, Culture and Spirituality
“Chalchiuhtlicue” meaning, “she of the jade skirt,” was the name given to a water deity…
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How Jane Changed Science Forever
In 1960, Jane Goodall transformed our understanding of what differentiates humans from the rest of…
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Now we must redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as…humans?
When Jane Goodall first witnessed Gombe chimpanzee David Greybeard fishing for termites by manipulating blades of grass…
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Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?
In the not-so-distant past, when scientists discussed primate behavior, they often outright denied the existence…
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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…
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Get Your Chimpanzee Celebration On with Team Jane!
CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF CHIMPANZEES! The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is so excited to join you…
