Chimpanzees
What's Up in the World of Chimpanzees?
Welcome to the newsest Jane Goodall Institute blog. Check back daily for a round-up of the most important and fascinating news about chimpanzees and other great apes. If you know of interesting chimp news, send it here.
Updates from the Islands
Tchindzoulou
The dense forest of Tchindzoulou Island is now home to 14 chimpanzees transferred from the original Tchimpounga sanctuary site over the last six months. Life has changed dramatically for these chimps. Today, they can roam freely, feeling the wet earth under their feet, smelling the scents from the lush vegetation, and listening to the island’s mysterious sounds while they explore their new surroundings.
Special Mother's Day Video Update!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! With this in mind, JGI would like to share a special Mother’s Day video with you featuring La Vieille, an extraordinary chimpanzee living at JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo.
Meet Jack and DouDou, Tchimpounga's Newest Arrivals!
Young Jack and DouDou arrived at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga sanctuary after being rescued from the illegal pet trade.
Voice Your Opinion on the Future of Chimpanzees in Research
NIH has asked the public to weigh in during a public comment period. You have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the future of chimpanzees in research.
Spanish Television Program Visits Tchimpounga
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Spanish Television Program Visits Tchimpounga
Spanish Television Program "Españoles en el mundo" Visits JGI's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center
The Spanish public television service RTVE recently made a visit to JGI's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo to interview Rebeca Atencia the sanctuary's director, and her husband Fernando Turmo, image and communications coordinator.
Disclaimer: the Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling or interfering with wild chimpanzees. The chimpanzees in this video live at the Institute's sanctuary.
Sending You Love from Tchimpounga!
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Sending Love from Tchimpounga!
