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"My favourite animal, altogether, is a dog – because dogs have taught me so much, and dogs are so faithful, and dogs give unconditional love. I don't like to think of a world without dogs." – Dr. Jane
Photos: Mariana Martínez de Alba
Photos: Mariana Martínez de Alba
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"My favourite animal, altogether, is a dog – because dogs have taught me so much, and dogs are so faithful, and dogs give unconditional love. I don't like to think of a world without dogs." – Dr. Jane
Photos: Mariana Martínez de Alba
Photos: Mariana Martínez de Alba
Dr. Jane felt that youth were "some of the most compassionate, creative changemakers [...] and now we have the opportunity to prove her right."
That was what Elaina Cox, one of our Youth Advisory Council Fellows, said when she got back from the Roots & Shoots global retreat this past September.
That was what Elaina Cox, one of our Youth Advisory Council Fellows, said when she got back from the Roots & Shoots global retreat this past September.
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Jane felt that youth were "some of the most compassionate, creative changemakers [...] and now we have the opportunity to prove her right."
That was what Elaina Cox, one of our Youth Advisory Council Fellows, said when she got back from the Roots & Shoots global retreat this past September.
That was what Elaina Cox, one of our Youth Advisory Council Fellows, said when she got back from the Roots & Shoots global retreat this past September.
Dr. Jane never lost her spark.
The spark that led her to climb trees when she was young?
It's the same spark that led her to live with wild chimpanzees, and challenge scientific conventions, and inspire people around the world.
Photos: Goodall Family / Hugo van Lawick / Morten Bjarnhof, GANT
The spark that led her to climb trees when she was young?
It's the same spark that led her to live with wild chimpanzees, and challenge scientific conventions, and inspire people around the world.
Photos: Goodall Family / Hugo van Lawick / Morten Bjarnhof, GANT
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane never lost her spark.
The spark that led her to climb trees when she was young?
It's the same spark that led her to live with wild chimpanzees, and challenge scientific conventions, and inspire people around the world.
Photos: Goodall Family / Hugo van Lawick / Morten Bjarnhof, GANT
The spark that led her to climb trees when she was young?
It's the same spark that led her to live with wild chimpanzees, and challenge scientific conventions, and inspire people around the world.
Photos: Goodall Family / Hugo van Lawick / Morten Bjarnhof, GANT
Have you ever heard about the Jane Goodall Institute's Triangle Approach?
To make sure chimpanzees at Tchimpounga can live the lives – and have the futures – they deserve, the Triangle Approach consists of three parts.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
To make sure chimpanzees at Tchimpounga can live the lives – and have the futures – they deserve, the Triangle Approach consists of three parts.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Have you ever heard about the Jane Goodall Institute's Triangle Approach?
To make sure chimpanzees at Tchimpounga can live the lives – and have the futures – they deserve, the Triangle Approach consists of three parts.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
To make sure chimpanzees at Tchimpounga can live the lives – and have the futures – they deserve, the Triangle Approach consists of three parts.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
When Jane spoke about the world she wanted, she said:
"I want to see a world where we no longer use and abuse animals," and "where we no longer think it's cute to see dressed-up animals parading around," and "where we treat other animals in the way we should treat each other."
Video: Charlie Rose
"I want to see a world where we no longer use and abuse animals," and "where we no longer think it's cute to see dressed-up animals parading around," and "where we treat other animals in the way we should treat each other."
Video: Charlie Rose
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
When Jane spoke about the world she wanted, she said:
"I want to see a world where we no longer use and abuse animals," and "where we no longer think it's cute to see dressed-up animals parading around," and "where we treat other animals in the way we should treat each other."
Video: Charlie Rose
"I want to see a world where we no longer use and abuse animals," and "where we no longer think it's cute to see dressed-up animals parading around," and "where we treat other animals in the way we should treat each other."
Video: Charlie Rose
Fact: African grey parrots are one of the most trafficked birds in the world.
Often taken from the wild to be pets, many such parrots have been carefully transferred to the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary through collaborative anti-trafficking operations.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Often taken from the wild to be pets, many such parrots have been carefully transferred to the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary through collaborative anti-trafficking operations.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Fact: African grey parrots are one of the most trafficked birds in the world.
Often taken from the wild to be pets, many such parrots have been carefully transferred to the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary through collaborative anti-trafficking operations.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Often taken from the wild to be pets, many such parrots have been carefully transferred to the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary through collaborative anti-trafficking operations.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
When Dr. Jane learned that factory farming causes millions of animals around the world to suffer, she knew she needed to change her ways.
The next time she saw meat on her plate, she said: "This symbolizes fear, pain, and death – and I don’t want to eat that."
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
The next time she saw meat on her plate, she said: "This symbolizes fear, pain, and death – and I don’t want to eat that."
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
When Dr. Jane learned that factory farming causes millions of animals around the world to suffer, she knew she needed to change her ways.
The next time she saw meat on her plate, she said: "This symbolizes fear, pain, and death – and I don’t want to eat that."
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
The next time she saw meat on her plate, she said: "This symbolizes fear, pain, and death – and I don’t want to eat that."
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Johnson Stuart is the perfect example of what is possible when conservation is inclusive.
He is an advocate for the environment, one of the participants in our Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems project, and happens to live with albinism.
Photos: JGI Tanzania
He is an advocate for the environment, one of the participants in our Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems project, and happens to live with albinism.
Photos: JGI Tanzania
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Johnson Stuart is the perfect example of what is possible when conservation is inclusive.
He is an advocate for the environment, one of the participants in our Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems project, and happens to live with albinism.
Photos: JGI Tanzania
He is an advocate for the environment, one of the participants in our Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems project, and happens to live with albinism.
Photos: JGI Tanzania
Dr. Jane once said that most people, even when they know about problems and become aware of solutions, "do nothing because they feel useless and hopeless and helpless."
We need to move past that.
Video: Concordia University
We need to move past that.
Video: Concordia University
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane once said that most people, even when they know about problems and become aware of solutions, "do nothing because they feel useless and hopeless and helpless."
We need to move past that.
Video: Concordia University
We need to move past that.
Video: Concordia University
Did you know that livestock production accounts for between 14% and 18% of greenhouse gas emissions globally? That is more than cars and vans!
Between that and the intensive animal agricultural practices involved, livestock production and factory farming are harming animals and our shared planet.
Between that and the intensive animal agricultural practices involved, livestock production and factory farming are harming animals and our shared planet.
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Did you know that livestock production accounts for between 14% and 18% of greenhouse gas emissions globally? That is more than cars and vans!
Between that and the intensive animal agricultural practices involved, livestock production and factory farming are harming animals and our shared planet.
Between that and the intensive animal agricultural practices involved, livestock production and factory farming are harming animals and our shared planet.
Fact: Dr. Jane holds the world record for the longest-running wild primate study!
More than six decades ago, in 1965, Jane set out for Gombe. When she got there, she would transform the scientific world – and our understanding of chimpanzees and of ourselves.
Photo: Guinness World Records Limited
More than six decades ago, in 1965, Jane set out for Gombe. When she got there, she would transform the scientific world – and our understanding of chimpanzees and of ourselves.
Photo: Guinness World Records Limited
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Fact: Dr. Jane holds the world record for the longest-running wild primate study!
More than six decades ago, in 1965, Jane set out for Gombe. When she got there, she would transform the scientific world – and our understanding of chimpanzees and of ourselves.
Photo: Guinness World Records Limited
More than six decades ago, in 1965, Jane set out for Gombe. When she got there, she would transform the scientific world – and our understanding of chimpanzees and of ourselves.
Photo: Guinness World Records Limited
Friendship is important for chimpanzees, too!
At the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary, the team has carefully introduced one rescued chimpanzee, Aco, to another, Kala. The two are already learning – through play, exploration, and companionship.
Video: Fernando Turmo
At the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary, the team has carefully introduced one rescued chimpanzee, Aco, to another, Kala. The two are already learning – through play, exploration, and companionship.
Video: Fernando Turmo
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Friendship is important for chimpanzees, too!
At the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary, the team has carefully introduced one rescued chimpanzee, Aco, to another, Kala. The two are already learning – through play, exploration, and companionship.
Video: Fernando Turmo
At the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary, the team has carefully introduced one rescued chimpanzee, Aco, to another, Kala. The two are already learning – through play, exploration, and companionship.
Video: Fernando Turmo
"I was so jealous of Jane! I thought she was a wimp."
Even though Tarzan chose the wrong Jane, Dr. Jane loved the story. She knew then that she wanted to live with wild animals.
But how did the people around her react when she told them about her dream? Watch this video to hear more!
Video: NBC
Even though Tarzan chose the wrong Jane, Dr. Jane loved the story. She knew then that she wanted to live with wild animals.
But how did the people around her react when she told them about her dream? Watch this video to hear more!
Video: NBC
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"I was so jealous of Jane! I thought she was a wimp."
Even though Tarzan chose the wrong Jane, Dr. Jane loved the story. She knew then that she wanted to live with wild animals.
But how did the people around her react when she told them about her dream? Watch this video to hear more!
Video: NBC
Even though Tarzan chose the wrong Jane, Dr. Jane loved the story. She knew then that she wanted to live with wild animals.
But how did the people around her react when she told them about her dream? Watch this video to hear more!
Video: NBC
Dr. Jane spent years in front of the camera, but she also loved stepping behind the camera!
In Gombe, she observed and photographed chimpanzees – transforming how we saw and understood their lives, relationships, and intelligence.
Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Michael Neugebauer / Dereck Bryceson
In Gombe, she observed and photographed chimpanzees – transforming how we saw and understood their lives, relationships, and intelligence.
Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Michael Neugebauer / Dereck Bryceson
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Jane spent years in front of the camera, but she also loved stepping behind the camera!
In Gombe, she observed and photographed chimpanzees – transforming how we saw and understood their lives, relationships, and intelligence.
Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Michael Neugebauer / Dereck Bryceson
In Gombe, she observed and photographed chimpanzees – transforming how we saw and understood their lives, relationships, and intelligence.
Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Michael Neugebauer / Dereck Bryceson
Did you know that fruit can make up more than half – close to 60% – of what chimpanzees eat?
The team at our Tchimpounga Sanctuary ensures the rescued animals receive nutritious and balanced meals. They get their fruit locally, too, supporting farmers from the community.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
The team at our Tchimpounga Sanctuary ensures the rescued animals receive nutritious and balanced meals. They get their fruit locally, too, supporting farmers from the community.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know that fruit can make up more than half – close to 60% – of what chimpanzees eat?
The team at our Tchimpounga Sanctuary ensures the rescued animals receive nutritious and balanced meals. They get their fruit locally, too, supporting farmers from the community.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
The team at our Tchimpounga Sanctuary ensures the rescued animals receive nutritious and balanced meals. They get their fruit locally, too, supporting farmers from the community.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
People always wanted to hear Dr. Jane answer this question: "What was the most exciting thing that happened at Gombe?"
Whether she was discovering that they make and use tools, watching how they hunt, or observing mothers with newborns, Dr. Jane was excited by much of what the chimpanzees did.
Whether she was discovering that they make and use tools, watching how they hunt, or observing mothers with newborns, Dr. Jane was excited by much of what the chimpanzees did.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
People always wanted to hear Dr. Jane answer this question: "What was the most exciting thing that happened at Gombe?"
Whether she was discovering that they make and use tools, watching how they hunt, or observing mothers with newborns, Dr. Jane was excited by much of what the chimpanzees did.
Whether she was discovering that they make and use tools, watching how they hunt, or observing mothers with newborns, Dr. Jane was excited by much of what the chimpanzees did.
Have you ever heard where the name Roots & Shoots came from?
"Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak but, to reach the light, they can break open brick walls," Dr. Jane once said.
Photos: Chase Pickering / Gervaz Lushaju / Lindsay Currie
"Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak but, to reach the light, they can break open brick walls," Dr. Jane once said.
Photos: Chase Pickering / Gervaz Lushaju / Lindsay Currie
January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Have you ever heard where the name Roots & Shoots came from?
"Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak but, to reach the light, they can break open brick walls," Dr. Jane once said.
Photos: Chase Pickering / Gervaz Lushaju / Lindsay Currie
"Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak but, to reach the light, they can break open brick walls," Dr. Jane once said.
Photos: Chase Pickering / Gervaz Lushaju / Lindsay Currie
When she came back from observing chimpanzees, Dr. Jane carefully recorded what she had seen.
She would write out her observations into her journal, and later type them up on her typewriter.
Her dedication transformed our understanding of chimpanzee behaviour and biology.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick
She would write out her observations into her journal, and later type them up on her typewriter.
Her dedication transformed our understanding of chimpanzee behaviour and biology.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
When she came back from observing chimpanzees, Dr. Jane carefully recorded what she had seen.
She would write out her observations into her journal, and later type them up on her typewriter.
Her dedication transformed our understanding of chimpanzee behaviour and biology.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick
She would write out her observations into her journal, and later type them up on her typewriter.
Her dedication transformed our understanding of chimpanzee behaviour and biology.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick
These are the sounds of Gombe. What – and who – do you hear?
At Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute has been recording these kinds of sounds to gain deeper insight into animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation needs.
Video: Bill Wallauer
At Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute has been recording these kinds of sounds to gain deeper insight into animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation needs.
Video: Bill Wallauer
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
These are the sounds of Gombe. What – and who – do you hear?
At Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute has been recording these kinds of sounds to gain deeper insight into animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation needs.
Video: Bill Wallauer
At Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute has been recording these kinds of sounds to gain deeper insight into animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation needs.
Video: Bill Wallauer
For more than two decades now, the Grassy Narrows First Nation has been fighting against industrial logging.
In 2007, they declared an official moratorium on all industrial activity – and in 2018, they banned all mineral staking, exploration, mining, and logging.
In 2007, they declared an official moratorium on all industrial activity – and in 2018, they banned all mineral staking, exploration, mining, and logging.
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
For more than two decades now, the Grassy Narrows First Nation has been fighting against industrial logging.
In 2007, they declared an official moratorium on all industrial activity – and in 2018, they banned all mineral staking, exploration, mining, and logging.
In 2007, they declared an official moratorium on all industrial activity – and in 2018, they banned all mineral staking, exploration, mining, and logging.
For chimpanzees, playing around isn't just fun and games – it's critical for healthy development.
Through chasing, wrestling, climbing, and social play, chimpanzees build motor skills, balance, and strength – and learn more about communicating and resolving conflicts.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Through chasing, wrestling, climbing, and social play, chimpanzees build motor skills, balance, and strength – and learn more about communicating and resolving conflicts.
Video: Fernando Turmo
January 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
For chimpanzees, playing around isn't just fun and games – it's critical for healthy development.
Through chasing, wrestling, climbing, and social play, chimpanzees build motor skills, balance, and strength – and learn more about communicating and resolving conflicts.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Through chasing, wrestling, climbing, and social play, chimpanzees build motor skills, balance, and strength – and learn more about communicating and resolving conflicts.
Video: Fernando Turmo
"I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play," Dr. Jane once said.
You may not know it. You may not find it. But your life matters, and you are here for a reason."
Photo: Michael Christopher Brown
You may not know it. You may not find it. But your life matters, and you are here for a reason."
Photo: Michael Christopher Brown
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play," Dr. Jane once said.
You may not know it. You may not find it. But your life matters, and you are here for a reason."
Photo: Michael Christopher Brown
You may not know it. You may not find it. But your life matters, and you are here for a reason."
Photo: Michael Christopher Brown
ZZ continues to grow and heal at Tchimpounga Sanctuary.
As she grows under our world-class care, ZZ is engaging in more interspecies play – and spending more time with infant chimpanzees in curious, energetic moments out in the forest.
Video: Fernando Turmo
As she grows under our world-class care, ZZ is engaging in more interspecies play – and spending more time with infant chimpanzees in curious, energetic moments out in the forest.
Video: Fernando Turmo
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
ZZ continues to grow and heal at Tchimpounga Sanctuary.
As she grows under our world-class care, ZZ is engaging in more interspecies play – and spending more time with infant chimpanzees in curious, energetic moments out in the forest.
Video: Fernando Turmo
As she grows under our world-class care, ZZ is engaging in more interspecies play – and spending more time with infant chimpanzees in curious, energetic moments out in the forest.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Conservation isn’t just about protecting and conserving wildlife.
It’s about working closely with the people who share their lives and land with nature, too – because much of what threatens chimpanzees is driven by social and financial inequity.
Photos: Marie Meloche / Caritas / Michael Pandisha
It’s about working closely with the people who share their lives and land with nature, too – because much of what threatens chimpanzees is driven by social and financial inequity.
Photos: Marie Meloche / Caritas / Michael Pandisha
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Conservation isn’t just about protecting and conserving wildlife.
It’s about working closely with the people who share their lives and land with nature, too – because much of what threatens chimpanzees is driven by social and financial inequity.
Photos: Marie Meloche / Caritas / Michael Pandisha
It’s about working closely with the people who share their lives and land with nature, too – because much of what threatens chimpanzees is driven by social and financial inequity.
Photos: Marie Meloche / Caritas / Michael Pandisha
Dr. Jane was dedicated and determined.
She traveled the world at least 300 days each year, reaching people wherever they were. She maintained this schedule for decades, and was even on the road in her last days.
Video: Eric Guzzetta / JGI
Music: Irmi Vukovich
She traveled the world at least 300 days each year, reaching people wherever they were. She maintained this schedule for decades, and was even on the road in her last days.
Video: Eric Guzzetta / JGI
Music: Irmi Vukovich
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane was dedicated and determined.
She traveled the world at least 300 days each year, reaching people wherever they were. She maintained this schedule for decades, and was even on the road in her last days.
Video: Eric Guzzetta / JGI
Music: Irmi Vukovich
She traveled the world at least 300 days each year, reaching people wherever they were. She maintained this schedule for decades, and was even on the road in her last days.
Video: Eric Guzzetta / JGI
Music: Irmi Vukovich