Great Apes
Study at Tchimpounga Reveals Similarities in Chimp and Human Gambling Preferences
A recent behavioral study conducted by Duke University at two African great ape sanctuaries, including the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo, investigated how chimpanzees and bonobos make decisions when faced with different options. The study’s findings indicate that, similar to humans, the two species are more apt to gamble when they know the odds than when they do not.
Happy Thanksgiving from Jane
Jane wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Make A Difference
From Oct. 16 to Nov. 30, 2010 the Jane Goodall Institute will be showing this 15 second ad on the CBS "Super Screen" in Times Square. Make a difference today and help us protect wild chimpanzees.
JGI and Holtkamper: Helping Save Chimpanzees in Uganda
By Dr. Peter Apell, Veterinarian & Programs Manager for the Jane Goodall Institute-Uganda.
JGI’s Dr. Peter Apell
Thanks to a recent donation from Holtkamper, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is now able to care more effectively for injured chimpanzees in Uganda.
Fifi
Gombe: 50 Years of Research and Inspiration
This year, all over the world, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall’s pioneering chimpanzee research and her inspiring vision for our future.
Dr. Jane Goodall's Thoughts on Gombe 50
Dr. Goodall shares what fifty years of research at Gombe National Park means to her.
Sponging
An example of tool use, chimpanzees dip leaves into streams to soak up water to drink.
Prof
JGI videographer Bill Wallauer reflects on the first chimpanzee he encountered in Gombe, Prof, the musical chimp of Gombe.
