From the desk of Dr. Jane: "On this World Rhino Day, I would like to congratulate the Uganda government and the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the successful return of the white rhino to Uganda." "And I was so honoured to hear that one of Ziwa's rhino calves has been named Jane."

When she was conducting her chimpanzee research, Dr. Jane met Flo, one of the chimpanzees seen here. 🐵 With her recognizable notched ear and her bold presence, Flo quickly became one of the most unforgettable individuals in Gombe's chimpanzee community – and in Dr. Jane's story. 📸: Hugo van Lawick

As Dr. Jane – one of the United Nations' Messengers of Peace – says, you can look into reducing your environmental footprint. You can use less water. You can eat more plant-based meals. You can help at your local animal shelter. You can do so much, today on #PeaceDay and every day.

"There can never be world peace until we can learn to live in harmony with nature – as well as with each other." 💚 So says Dr. Jane, one of the UN’s Messengers of Peace, on #PeaceDay. She asks each of us to think about how we can make this world more just, more compassionate, and more peaceful.

Behind every powerful conservation story is someone brave enough to capture it. For decades, the Jane Goodall Institute's own Bill Wallauer has helped people around the world see chimpanzees – and the forests they call home – through his photos and videos. 🎥 📸: Kristin J. Mosher / Will Bales

Dr. Jane never slows down. On the road for 300 days each year, her hopeful message continues to resonate with people around the world. Need some proof? After her two sold-out Canadian shows, Dr. Jane went on to Detroit, Chicago, and Austin. And she's not done yet! 📸: Eric Guzzetta

We're looking for the next set of Roots & Shoots projects to support! 🔍 Does your Roots & Shoots group have an idea that could use some extra funds? We've got good news for you: You can now apply for our 2025-2026 A.P.E. Fund. 📸: Aileen Davidson / Christine McKie / Rebecca Gomes / Shawn Sweeney

They said what?! When Dr. Jane made the National Geographic cover years ago, some male scientists were upset. One even said she only made the cover because she had nice legs! What did Dr. Jane say to that? Check out the video and see her response for yourself. 📹: Mike Scherling

Who's this curious chimpanzee sticking her tongue out? It's Ada, one of the members of Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga sanctuary. 😝 Ada was transferred to Tchimpounga when she lost her mom. Because infant chimpanzees depend on mothers for survival, Ada was in need of care. 📸: Fernando Turmo

"You are her Taylor Swift." ✨ When she sat down with George Stroumboulopoulos last week, Dr. Jane had some advice for Maggie – a nine-year-old girl in the audience who is interested in becoming a biologist. 🌿 What was her advice? Check out the video! 📹: Meridian Hall

Changing hearts and minds through interactive theatre! 🎭 Recently, members of this Roots & Shoots club in Tchissanga observed an area where trees had been cut down. To express the concerns they had and promote dialogue, they organized an interactive roleplaying theatre activity. 📸: JGI RoC

We felt the love last week, Toronto and Ottawa – and we know Dr. Jane did, too. 💚 With her genuine passion and her contagious enthusiasm, Dr. Jane shared her hopeful message and her personal insights with more than 4,000 people last week. 📸: Dr. Izzy Hirji / Katherine Holland / Melody Maloney

School's in session – and we've got some interesting info for you. Not all primates are the same. Many people often think that chimpanzees and monkeys are the same, but they are not! Chimpanzees are great apes, and monkeys are not great apes. 📸: Eric Guzzetta / Fernando Turmo / Stephano Lihedule

Introducing the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council: Cameron, Divya, Ethan, Gail, Keaton, Krithi, Kyla, Laia, Loïk, Maisha, Meral, MJ, Morgan, Rhona, and Shir! These youth are passionate about protecting our planet, championing community-led conservation, uplifting Indigenous knowledge, and more.

Gombe was where Dr. Jane observed chimpanzees making and using tools. But she also observed another very interesting chimpanzee behaviour while there – at the onset of storms, they would make dramatic and rhythmic displays involving charging, branch dragging, and swaying motions. 📹: Bill Wallauer

Good news for Roots & Shoots groups across Canada: Applications for our A.P.E. Fund are now open! You can now apply for up to $1,000.00 to support your project: https://forms.gle/eZWfgyQDHYx6n9cy7. 📸: Billie Lafleche / Simon Wilmot

Well, that was one memorable evening, Ottawa! We're feeling inspired after last night – and we bet you are, too. (Even with that fire alarm! Thank you for your understanding and your cooperation with that.) 🙏 📸: Mike Scherling

Working together to advance community-led conservation and create a world where animals, people, and the environment can thrive together… That and more came up when Dr. Jane sat down with officials from Global Affairs Cnaada and Parliamentary SecretaryYasir Naqvi yesterday. 📸: Riley Lange

We're blown away, Toronto. You have always been so warm and so kind – and yesterday was no exception. 💚 Thank you for being there and spending your Wednesday evening with Dr. Jane, and thank you for welcoming our team with open arms. 📸: Katherine Holland, @thekittyholland

Starting the school year off strong! 💪 Yesterday, Dr. Jane spent some time with more than 200 students from the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto. They spoke about Indigenous knowledge, community-led conservation, remaining hopeful, and more. 📹: Riley Lange

We've all seen humans have temper tantrums – and yes, we may have even thrown one or two ourselves. But did you know that chimpanzees can have temper tantrums, too? 🐵 Check out the video and see for yourself. The footage may look familiar to anyone who has children! 📹: Bill Wallauer

Fact: When Dr. Jane flew over Gombe, she saw the contrast between the lush landscape where she conducted her chimpanzee research and the barren, deforested areas surrounding that spot. She knew then that she had to dedicate herself to community-led conservation. 🌿 📸: JGI Tanzania / Bill Wallauer

Toronto, we're just days away from "An Evening with Jane Goodall." We can't wait for you to hear Dr. Jane's inspiring message from the legend herself! 💚 Plus, you won't want to miss her fireside chat with one of Canada's most respected interviewers – George Stroumboulopoulos. 📸: Katherine Holland

When chimpanzees show their teeth, take note. They may look happy, but this does not mean they are happy! 😬 One of the most commonly misunderstood chimpanzee expressions is this "fear grimace." This expression often means they are stressed out and fearful. 📸 Kristin J Mosher / Bill Wallauer

Dogs are not just pets – Dr. Jane has long known that. They are friends, they are teachers, and they are companions in curiosity. 🐾 Tag the dog lovers in your life who also feel that dogs are part of the family! 📸: Bruce Weber / Frans Lanting / JGI Nepal / Moby

Shocking but true: Each year, hundreds of endangered species – including mandrills, African grey parrots, and our beloved chimpanzees – are victims of illegal wildlife trafficking. But you can help! Check out this thread and see how you can get involved: 📸: Fernando Turmo

Did you know? When Tchimpounga was founded decades ago, the team helped save and care for rescued chimpanzees. But in the years since, the sanctuary has expanded to care for more than just chimpanzees. Check out this thread and find out how. 📸: Carlos Galeano / Fernando Turmo

As (human) kids head back to school soon, we want to see how chimpanzees at Tchimpounga have been. At the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees, the learning never stops! 🐵 📹: Fernando Turmo

"You're going to have to work really hard, take advantage of every opportunity, and if you don't give up, hopefully you find a way." That was what Dr. Jane's mom told her, when she spoke about her dream to live with wild animals – and it's now the message that Dr. Jane shares around the world. 💚

Want to make an impact that extends far beyond your own home? Join Jane's Green Hope – and with our Composting Guide, turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold! 🌱 Learn about composting methods for any living situation, find instructions for indoor and outdoor systems, and more. 📸: Greta Hoffman

Dr. Jane has always said that what we do can make a difference, and we need to decide what kind of difference we want to make. In Kenya and Tanzania, community members have decided to make an incredible difference – protecting and conserving coastal and marine ecosystems. 🌿 📸: Marie Meloche

Check out these great shots. Dr. Jane took them! 📸 They show chimpanzees engaged in grooming – behaviour that researchers at Gombe have observed is one of the animal's most essential social behaviours. Grooming helps build trust, lower stress, resolve conflict, and strengthen bonds. 💚

Many people know Dr. Jane, but you may not know who we are! We are the Canadian chapter of the Jane Goodall Institute – a community-led conservation organization that advances Dr. Jane's mission and spreads her hopeful message. 📸: Brittany Gawley / Caritas / Lindsay Currie / Norman Jean Roy

Why would you drink from the source when your species has evolved and can use tools? 💧 Chimpanzees, like this one from Gombe, create these "leaf sponges" by folding and chewing leaves into absorbent bundles. 🍃 📹: Bill Wallauer

This is Zeze. We post his face quite often. When we posted on Monday, many people wanted to know more about his story – and make sure he's okay. Though he was attacked by poachers as an infant and lost his eye, we're happy to share that Zeze is more than okay today. 📸: Fernando Turmo

Dr. Jane's never too far from her stuffed animal collection! The one you see here? That's Ratty. Ratty came from Doctors Against Animal Experimentation, an organization in Germany promoting alternatives to the use of animals in medical research. 🐀

Are you aware of how powerful you are? 🌍 When you feel anxious about the world, know that you have the power to protect the planet. At JGI, we partner with local communities to create solutions that benefit animals, people, and the environment. 💚 📸: Lilian Pintea / Robert Mkosamali / Shawn Sweeney

Are you ready to head back to school? It's almost that time! And you can start the year right with Roots & Shoots. Roots & Shoots supports young leaders as they prove that every individual makes an incredible difference. 💚 📸: David Montejano / Gervaz Lushaju / Jeff Orlowski / Robert Ratzer

Monday mood. 📸: Fernando Turmo

Meet the Grey heron. 🐦 This clip comes from Gombe. And while Dr. Jane went there to study wild chimpanzees, this bird is an amazing reminder of Gombe’s incredible biodiversity – and of the importance of protecting habitats so wildlife of all kinds can thrive. 💚 📹: Bill Wallauer

Indigenous Peoples have been protecting and conserving these lands since time immemorial. We honour and uphold the knowledge, leadership, and traditions of the Indigenous communities who continue to advance this work to this day. 📸: Meagan Lortie / Alison Cuffley / Ashnola sməlqmíx Protected Area

Looking forward to the weekend like... 👀 However you're going to be spending your Saturday and Sunday, we hope you have the best time. 📸: Hugo van Lawick

Fun fact: "Focal follow" is an animal behaviour research method that is used regularly at Gombe Stream Research Centre. Scientists track individual chimpanzees from the moment they wake until they build their nest that night. 📸: David Bygott / Stephano Lihedule / Nick Riley / Robert O'Malley

Did you know? The Jane Goodall Institute has worked with more than 100 communities across Tanzania's Greater Gombe Ecosystem on conservation initiatives. 🤝 Today, this work continues, with projects including... 📸: Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania / Kristin Mosher / Michael Pandisha / Shawn Sweeney

When the world can feel more tense than ever, here's something worth remembering: Even our closest animal relatives can forgive one another! 🕊️ In the wild chimpanzee communities of Gombe, conflict is natural. It's just part of life. But reconciliation is part of life, too. 📸: Hugo van Lawick

An important and evergreen reminder from Dr. Jane: "Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love." 📸: Michael Neugebauer

Need some inspo for your next yoga class? 🧘‍♀️ Let the chimpanzees from Tchimpounga help you! Swipe to see some of the natural poses they have created, including: 👶 Happy Baby 🌳 Tree Pose (literally...) ⏩ Forward Fold 🐵 ... and whatever this pose is! 📸: Fernando Turmo

People are already feeling the impacts of climate change – some more than others. Data shows that women are disproportionately affected. One report indicates that climate change could push up to 158 million more women into poverty by 2050, compared to up to 142 million men. 📸: Marie Meloche

Happy World Ranger Day! Park rangers play an incredible important role in conserving wildlife, including chimpanzees. At Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, park rangers are trained by the Jane Goodall Institute regularly to monitor the forests. 📸: Fernando Turmo

Need some good news? Check out this Roots & Shoots story! ✨  With support from our A.P.E. Fund, more than 50 young leaders from Green Hope Canada took part in workshops on sustainable farming, food inequity, and more. 15 students then started growing vegetables at a farm plot. 📸: Kehkashan Basu