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Photo: Nick Linnen As young people growing up in Canada, we are constantly told we are the leaders of tomorrow. But we are ...
65 years ago, when Jane Goodall set out for Gombe, she had one mission: To observe chimpanzees and improve our understanding of our closest living relatives. She had her notebook, her binoculars, and ...
Get ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Accompanied by award-winning photographer Michelle Valberg, this 7-day visit to Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) programs in the Republic of Congo is not ...
Chimpanzees and humans share a surprising number of similarities. For starters, chimpanzees and people share nearly identical genetic DNA. More recently, another similarity has been discovered: the ...
Chimpanzees are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. In fact, Dr. Jane Goodall was the first person to observe chimpanzees eating other animals when she saw them using sticks to ...
Biodiversity is the “tapestry of life”. And we’re pulling too many threads. Biodiversity is the engine of our planet. It’s often defined as the “variety of all living things.” Our founder Dr. Jane ...
Help us make a difference today. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to effect millions across the globe, the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGI) is making it our priority to ensure that everyone in ...
Fact Sheet: Jane Goodall’s Timeline. From the moment she arrived in Gombe to observe wild chimpanzees, to this year when she received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom for her ...
There is no question that climate change continues to cause species loss around the world. By the end of the 21st century, scientists anticipate global temperatures will increase by 1.5°C to 4.5°C.
Your generous holiday gift today will go towards:. Food, medicine, and supplies for more than 150 rescued chimpanzees at Tchimpounga Sanctuary; Caregiver salaries, veterinarian care, and eco-guard ...
This new documentary highlights the trajectory of Dr. Jane’s activism, the creation of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) as well as the formation of community-centred conservation programs implemented ...