Our insights into Gombe’s unique ecosystem would not be possible without the dedicated scientists at JGI’s Gombe Stream Research Center. Over the past 65 years over 200 researchers and field assistants have conducted research in Gombe, including generations of local Tanzanian scientists, long-term university partners, and more. Their stories are what bring Gombe to life, so we asked several of these Gombe scientists to share their stories with us.
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How do you capture the wonder of 65 years of ongoing studies? Learn what has inspired researchers throughout their connection to Gombe.
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As the longest-running study of wild chimpanzees in the world, Gombe unlocks new insight into our closest living relatives with each year that passes. We are learning more than ever about the importance of social bonds, the effect of parental care on infant development, and our own evolutionary history.
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For 65 years, the Jane Goodall Institute’s Gombe Stream Research Center has led groundbreaking chimpanzee research—shaping science, conservation, and our understanding of what it means to be human.
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In the heart of western Tanzania, deep in the lush forests of Katavi, the steady…
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With help from photovoice training, a method which pairs photography and narratives to document community…
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An update from our 2023 annual report. Before she was a global icon, before she…
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An update from our 2023 annual report. Curiosity, resilience, and innovation are essential elements born…
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An update from our 2023 annual report. Every individual can make a difference, but community…
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Jane Goodall Institute partners with Burlap & Barrel to support Tanzanian livelihoods. In western Tanzania,…
