šš HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, JANE! šš
From your groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees to your current work as a global conservation advocate, you inspire hope and transform it into action š Here's to your special day, filled with love, laughter, and endless inspiration!
š³šµ Watch this fascinating footage of Gremlin's "sponging," a complex behavior of gathering leaves, immersing them in water for hydration in Gombeāa great example of chimpanzee tool use! Learn more about Gombe and support research: šshorturl.at/knqZ3 š„ JGI/Bill Wallauer
šæš¦ Happy World Rewilding Day! š¦šæ
We're marking this occasion with a special moment from our Tchimpounga Rehabilitation Center in the RoC: the release of rehabilitated African grey parrots back into the wild. Learn more in our new blog post: shorturl.at/yGIP3
āWhen you meet chimps, you meet individual personalities.ā āDr. Jane Goodall
Meet Walter, Jose, Januario, and Tinaāfour new rescues we just welcomed to our Tchimpounga sanctuary in Congo in partnership with our friends at @wild_at_life. news.janegoodall.org/2023/10ā¦
ā Complex international chimpanzee rescue
ā Four new additions to our Tchimpounga sanctuary
ā Second chance at a happy life
Find out how four rescued chimpanzees from Angola are adjusting in their new environment. news.janegoodall.org/2023/10ā¦
THIS WEEK Vital Impacts is having a flash sale! Prints of this photo signed by Dr. Goodall are available at vitalimpacts.org/pages/flash⦠(Proceeds go to @RootsandShoots!)
*Dr. Goodall and JGI do not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This reflects a historical context.*
ALT Photo of a person with pale skin (Dr. Jane Goodall) leaning down to touch her forehead to the stretched-out hand of a chimpanzee. Around the photo are the words, "Vital Impacts Annual Print Sale for a limited time only / Jou Jou and Dr. Jane Goodall Brazzaville Zoo, Republic of Congo, 1990."
šĀ Exciting news! Today, @USAIDTanzania and Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania launched the USAID Tumani Kupitia Vitendo orĀ (Hope Through Action)Ā project, promoting sustainable development and habitat protection in Western Tanzania.Ā Learn more: janegoodall.org/united-stateā¦ š³š„
ALT Screenshot of a press release from USAID and the Jane Goodall Institute, titled, "United States and Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania Launch New $29.5 Million USAID Sustainable Development Partnership."
ALT Quote card from the press release, reading, "'This partnership with Jane Goodall Institute-Tanzania is a prime illustration of USAIDās commitment to place local actors at the forefront and promote locally-led development. Congratulations to JGI-Tanzania; this is a well-deserved graduation, and USAID is supporting you all the way.' ā Leslie-Ann Nwokora, Director, USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance."
ALT Photo of an elderly, feminine person with pale skin and white hair pulled into a ponytail (Dr. Jane Goodall) standing with a middle-aged, masculine person with brown skin and short, black hair (Michael Battle). In front of them, two people sit at a table and sign a documentāa middle-aged, masculine person with brown skin and a bald head (Freddy Kimaro) and a middle-aged, masculine person with pale skin and a balding head (Craig Hart). Photo credit: U.S. Embassy, Tanzania.
ALT Photo of two middle-aged people crouched down to plant a small tree sapling ā a feminine person with brown skin and wearing a wide-brimmed hat (Mbuke Luvinza Ntala) and a masculine person with dark skin and wearing a baseball cap (Moses Mashishanga). Photo credit: JGI/Michael Pandisha.
Humans and chimpanzees share many similarities, but there's still so much we can learn from them!
*Dr. Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute do not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. Part of the clip below reflects a historical context.*
What can we learn from chimpanzees?
Dr. Jane Goodall @janegoodallinst discusses how reconciliation and supportive parenting are the two things she thinks humans can learn from chimpanzees.
#JaneGoodall#Chimpanzees#Primates
At JGIās Tchimpounga sanctuary, our expert staff and caregivers look after the physical and psychological health of each chimpanzee,
Find out how four rescued chimps from Angola are adjusting in their new environment. news.janegoodall.org/2023/10ā¦
#GoodforAllFact ! Dr. Louis Leakey saw Jane's potential and asked her to study chimpanzees in Tanzania despite having no formal college degree. After her findings caught some attention, he decided that a PhD in ethology would be an important next step to increase her credibility!
ALT Black and white photo of an elderly man wearing a jacket and tie and walking with a cane (Dr. Louis Leakey) standing next to and speaking with a young woman in a floral dress (Dr. Jane Goodall). Photo credit: JGI/Joan Travis.
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, blazed a trail. Now, @JaneGoodallInst continues her vision and work of mobilizing the collective power of individual actions to conserve our world š
We are proud to support The Jane Goodall Institute as part of our DocuSign for Forests program.
āWhen we listen to [young people's] voices [they] actually are changing the world and making it better for people, for animals, and for the environment because everything is interconnected.āāDr. Jane Goodall, DBE,
Make a difference through our youth program, @RootsandShoots!
ALT Photo of a pale, elderly woman with white hair pulled into a ponytail (Dr. Jane Goodall) smiling and hugging four smiling children of difference ages and appearances. Photo credit: JGI/LJ Garcia.
Walter, Jose, Januario, and Tina wouldnāt be at Tchimpounga if it werenāt for our partner @wild_at_life. Their founder, @gedikaslihan, not only found these chimps, but organized their much-needed care over many months before the transfer to Tchimpounga. news.janegoodall.org/2023/10ā¦
The Jane Goodall #Hopecast podcast features Jane in conversation with inspiring changemakers working to create a better world for all! Enjoy this snippet from young animal welfare activist Genesis Butler, and listen to seasons 1 2 at janegoodall.org/hopecast@frqncymedia
ALT A photo of a teenager with tan skin and long, brown hair turning around in her seat to smile at the camera. Behind her are the words, "Emmy Nominee." Next to her are the words, "Children's and Family Emmysā2023 nominee: Jane" and a list of the nominations.
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What was the piece of advice that propelled @JaneGoodallInst down her path?
She tells the story of how her mother's advice to 'work really hard, take every opportunity, and never give up' led her to live among chimpanzees and become a global inspiration.
#JaneGoodall#Advice#PrimateResearch
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During her impactful keynote, Jane Goodall shared, "It was thought that the gap between humans and animals was enormous, but it has been gradually narrowing. The study of animal intelligence has shown us that this intellect is fascinating" @JaneGoodallInst#IDBKnowledgeWeekyoutube.com/watch?v=XbxL8aWbā¦
Need some last minute costume inspo ? #BeLikeJane ! Put on those khakis, grab your binoculars, and channel your inner Dr. Jane Goodall! Share your costume with us using the hashtag #BeLikeJane to turn this Halloween into a celebration of hope and inspiration š¾š