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Release of a children's book in Belgium in collaboration with Jane
Willow the Nature Hero is back with a brand-new adventure, and this time he has some special company!
None other than Jane Goodall, world-renowned biologist, anthropologist, and pioneer in chimpanzee research. The book, created in collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute Belgium takes children aged 5 and up to the lush jungles of Tanzania. -
Meet Aco, a recently rescued baby chimpanzee who is the newest member of JGI's Tchimpounga sanctuary!
With wide eyes and cautious curiosity, Aco is already showing signs of a thoughtful and resilient nature. Born around March 2025, this young chimpanzee has taken his first steps toward a brighter future at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where he is safe, loved, and just beginning to settle into his new life. 😍
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World Chimpanzee Day 2025 and Gombe 65
Every World Chimpanzee Day on July 14, we celebrate not only our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom—but also one of the most important places in the history of science and conservation: JGI’s Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania. This year marks 65 years of continuous research at Gombe Stream Research Center—the world’s longest-running wild chimpanzee study, driving groundbreaking discoveries in primatology, chimpanzee behavior, and wildlife conservation.
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Commemorating the killing of Cecil the Lion
On 1 July 2015, an American dentist shot and killed Cecil the lion on his quest for a trophy to bring back from Africa. What followed was a wave of global outrage that gave way to more robust discussion about the ethics of trophy hunting.
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An open letter from Dr. Jane Goodall & JGI’s Cetacean Committee on whale hunting in the Faroe Islands
Whales and dolphins – new knowledge and new compassion
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Jane Goodall: Farm Animals Are Sentient – and Often Sapient
I first met cows when I was 5 years old, on a farm belonging to my father’s family. I always loved all animals, and I remember I was so excited to see the cows, and their calves out in a big field, the mothers grazing while their calves played and frolicked.
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Dr Jane signed open letter to World Bank against factory farming
Factory farming has led to “extreme cruelty” to billions of animals and is harming our planet. As Dr. Goodall says, “We’re making unsustainable demands on the natural world.” But there’s hope! By embracing more plant-based options, we can restore biodiversity, slow climate change, and build a healthier future for both animals and people.
🍃 Take action today: Reduce your consumption of factory-farmed products, opt for plant-based choices where possible, and support farms that prioritize sustainability.
"Choosing to eat differently does not have to be a radical change" says Jane. Even small changes — like cutting back on meat, supporting local farmers, or spreading awareness — makes a positive impact. After all, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
Let's join them in advocating for a future where all animals are treated with care and respect.
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Dr. Jane Goodall champions seaside sanctuaries for captive cetaceans
It is well-documented that dolphins and whales in captivity exhibit behaviours linked to stress, boredom, depression, and frustration. Dolphinariums are outdated and inappropriate remnants of the past, and there is growing international sentiment against them.
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Go Wild !
Are you between 9 and 14 years old and ready to get wild with us? Then enter the Sauvage Contest!
And win a Wild Day at the Institute of Natural Sciences, with a member of your family, on Saturday February 22, 2025. You'll be able to watch a fascinating film. You'll discover our new exhibition Sauvage? and of course the Dinosaur Gallery and all the other rooms. A riddle trail and a delicious lunch complete the experience. But that's not all... a surprising challenge awaits you!
If you'd like to find out more about biodiversity and what you can do to protect it, take a look at www.ensemblepourlabiodiversite.be.