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"I'm chasing good on this planet."
That was what Dr. Jane once told George Stroumboulopoulos, when the two spoke about how busy she was. He shared the memory two weeks ago, when many of us came together in Toronto to honour the iconic figure.
That was what Dr. Jane once told George Stroumboulopoulos, when the two spoke about how busy she was. He shared the memory two weeks ago, when many of us came together in Toronto to honour the iconic figure.
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"I'm chasing good on this planet."
That was what Dr. Jane once told George Stroumboulopoulos, when the two spoke about how busy she was. He shared the memory two weeks ago, when many of us came together in Toronto to honour the iconic figure.
That was what Dr. Jane once told George Stroumboulopoulos, when the two spoke about how busy she was. He shared the memory two weeks ago, when many of us came together in Toronto to honour the iconic figure.
The movement that Dr. Jane sparked has changed the world and, today, that movement continues with each of us.
Today also marks GivingTuesday – a global moment of kindness, and a chance to honour Dr. Jane's legacy.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo / Morten Bjarnhof / Robert Ratzer
Today also marks GivingTuesday – a global moment of kindness, and a chance to honour Dr. Jane's legacy.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo / Morten Bjarnhof / Robert Ratzer
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The movement that Dr. Jane sparked has changed the world and, today, that movement continues with each of us.
Today also marks GivingTuesday – a global moment of kindness, and a chance to honour Dr. Jane's legacy.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo / Morten Bjarnhof / Robert Ratzer
Today also marks GivingTuesday – a global moment of kindness, and a chance to honour Dr. Jane's legacy.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo / Morten Bjarnhof / Robert Ratzer
Dr. Jane always had hope – and one of her greatest reasons for hope was young people.
She saw that they were more connected, informed, and equipped than past generations. And she knew that they are not the leaders of tomorrow, but that they are already leading the way and shaping the world today.
She saw that they were more connected, informed, and equipped than past generations. And she knew that they are not the leaders of tomorrow, but that they are already leading the way and shaping the world today.
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane always had hope – and one of her greatest reasons for hope was young people.
She saw that they were more connected, informed, and equipped than past generations. And she knew that they are not the leaders of tomorrow, but that they are already leading the way and shaping the world today.
She saw that they were more connected, informed, and equipped than past generations. And she knew that they are not the leaders of tomorrow, but that they are already leading the way and shaping the world today.
Imagine: "When I was dreaming of going to Africa, I didn't know how I'd get there – but I also thought, well, there could be Canada."
Many know Dr. Jane for her observations of chimpanzees but, had she made one different decision, she may have been studying wolves or wolverines in Canada instead.
Many know Dr. Jane for her observations of chimpanzees but, had she made one different decision, she may have been studying wolves or wolverines in Canada instead.
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Imagine: "When I was dreaming of going to Africa, I didn't know how I'd get there – but I also thought, well, there could be Canada."
Many know Dr. Jane for her observations of chimpanzees but, had she made one different decision, she may have been studying wolves or wolverines in Canada instead.
Many know Dr. Jane for her observations of chimpanzees but, had she made one different decision, she may have been studying wolves or wolverines in Canada instead.
This holiday season, adopt one of the three chimpanzees you see here – and help honour Dr. Jane's legacy, too.
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This holiday season, adopt one of the three chimpanzees you see here – and help honour Dr. Jane's legacy, too.
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Dr. Jane touched many people, but nobody knew her better than her own family.
Last week, we heard from her one of her grandsons about what she meant to those who knew her best.
"I will remember her for reminding me of the wonders of this life," Merlin van Lawick said.
Last week, we heard from her one of her grandsons about what she meant to those who knew her best.
"I will remember her for reminding me of the wonders of this life," Merlin van Lawick said.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dr. Jane touched many people, but nobody knew her better than her own family.
Last week, we heard from her one of her grandsons about what she meant to those who knew her best.
"I will remember her for reminding me of the wonders of this life," Merlin van Lawick said.
Last week, we heard from her one of her grandsons about what she meant to those who knew her best.
"I will remember her for reminding me of the wonders of this life," Merlin van Lawick said.
Meet Shelley and her son, Liam – they were friends with Jane, and they both wanted to honour her legacy.
They have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's next week – up to $15,000.
Photos: Brittany Gawley / Ophir Sarusi / Unknown
They have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's next week – up to $15,000.
Photos: Brittany Gawley / Ophir Sarusi / Unknown
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Meet Shelley and her son, Liam – they were friends with Jane, and they both wanted to honour her legacy.
They have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's next week – up to $15,000.
Photos: Brittany Gawley / Ophir Sarusi / Unknown
They have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's next week – up to $15,000.
Photos: Brittany Gawley / Ophir Sarusi / Unknown
Jane's story started in the forests of Gombe, but her message reached every corner of the world.
Over the past two months, people have been honouring her – and many have been looking for ways they can learn more about her and the mission we're carrying forward.
Photo: Guerin Blask
Over the past two months, people have been honouring her – and many have been looking for ways they can learn more about her and the mission we're carrying forward.
Photo: Guerin Blask
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jane's story started in the forests of Gombe, but her message reached every corner of the world.
Over the past two months, people have been honouring her – and many have been looking for ways they can learn more about her and the mission we're carrying forward.
Photo: Guerin Blask
Over the past two months, people have been honouring her – and many have been looking for ways they can learn more about her and the mission we're carrying forward.
Photo: Guerin Blask
Just announced: Donate this week and double your impact!
Two of our wonderful supporters wanted to honour Dr. Jane's legacy, so they have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's one week from today – up to $15,000.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Two of our wonderful supporters wanted to honour Dr. Jane's legacy, so they have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's one week from today – up to $15,000.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Just announced: Donate this week and double your impact!
Two of our wonderful supporters wanted to honour Dr. Jane's legacy, so they have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's one week from today – up to $15,000.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Two of our wonderful supporters wanted to honour Dr. Jane's legacy, so they have decided to match every donation made between now and 11:59PM ET on GivingTuesday – that's one week from today – up to $15,000.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Dr. Jane started every lecture with this powerful message: Each of us has the power to create a better future.
We can honour her legacy by "doing our bit" – protecting wildlife, supporting community-led conservation, empowering young leaders, and sharing her message to inspire others.
We can honour her legacy by "doing our bit" – protecting wildlife, supporting community-led conservation, empowering young leaders, and sharing her message to inspire others.
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane started every lecture with this powerful message: Each of us has the power to create a better future.
We can honour her legacy by "doing our bit" – protecting wildlife, supporting community-led conservation, empowering young leaders, and sharing her message to inspire others.
We can honour her legacy by "doing our bit" – protecting wildlife, supporting community-led conservation, empowering young leaders, and sharing her message to inspire others.
More than 1,000 people gathered in Toronto to remember, honour, and celebrate the one and only Jane Goodall.
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
More than 1,000 people gathered in Toronto to remember, honour, and celebrate the one and only Jane Goodall.
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
When Dr. Jane would speak about death, she spoke with the same curiosity and courage that defined her work.
To Dr. Jane, dying was not an end – but her "next great adventure," or another step forward in her long journey of discovery.
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Bill Wallauer
To Dr. Jane, dying was not an end – but her "next great adventure," or another step forward in her long journey of discovery.
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Bill Wallauer
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When Dr. Jane would speak about death, she spoke with the same curiosity and courage that defined her work.
To Dr. Jane, dying was not an end – but her "next great adventure," or another step forward in her long journey of discovery.
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Bill Wallauer
To Dr. Jane, dying was not an end – but her "next great adventure," or another step forward in her long journey of discovery.
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Bill Wallauer
Have you seen "Jane?" Inspired by Dr. Jane and her work, this show ran for the past three years – inspiring children and families across the country and around the world.
The show has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, too.
Video: Apple TV
The show has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, too.
Video: Apple TV
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Have you seen "Jane?" Inspired by Dr. Jane and her work, this show ran for the past three years – inspiring children and families across the country and around the world.
The show has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, too.
Video: Apple TV
The show has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, too.
Video: Apple TV
When she set out for Gombe, Jane took only her notebook and her binoculars.
She never could have known what she would see out there – but, with time, she would transform the scientific world.
She also transformed our understanding of our relationship to chimpanzees.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
She never could have known what she would see out there – but, with time, she would transform the scientific world.
She also transformed our understanding of our relationship to chimpanzees.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When she set out for Gombe, Jane took only her notebook and her binoculars.
She never could have known what she would see out there – but, with time, she would transform the scientific world.
She also transformed our understanding of our relationship to chimpanzees.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
She never could have known what she would see out there – but, with time, she would transform the scientific world.
She also transformed our understanding of our relationship to chimpanzees.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Dr. Jane spent years spreading her hopeful message, inspiring millions to act with real courage and bravery.
She did this because she knew – from her time in the wild – what the consequences of inaction were. Take a look.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Footage: Bill Wallauer / Shawn Sweeney
She did this because she knew – from her time in the wild – what the consequences of inaction were. Take a look.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Footage: Bill Wallauer / Shawn Sweeney
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Jane spent years spreading her hopeful message, inspiring millions to act with real courage and bravery.
She did this because she knew – from her time in the wild – what the consequences of inaction were. Take a look.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Footage: Bill Wallauer / Shawn Sweeney
She did this because she knew – from her time in the wild – what the consequences of inaction were. Take a look.
Video: Jane Goodall Institute
Footage: Bill Wallauer / Shawn Sweeney
Kabi was only two years old when he was found by park rangers and brought to Tchimpounga.
Safe from poachers, Kabi was weak when he showed up and needed immediate treatment for parasites. The team at Tchimpounga made sure he got the care he needed, and he was able to recover.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Safe from poachers, Kabi was weak when he showed up and needed immediate treatment for parasites. The team at Tchimpounga made sure he got the care he needed, and he was able to recover.
Video: Fernando Turmo
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Kabi was only two years old when he was found by park rangers and brought to Tchimpounga.
Safe from poachers, Kabi was weak when he showed up and needed immediate treatment for parasites. The team at Tchimpounga made sure he got the care he needed, and he was able to recover.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Safe from poachers, Kabi was weak when he showed up and needed immediate treatment for parasites. The team at Tchimpounga made sure he got the care he needed, and he was able to recover.
Video: Fernando Turmo
When Dr. Jane became one of the UN's Messengers of Peace, one Roots & Shoots group wanted to celebrate her message in an incredibly interesting way.
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When Dr. Jane became one of the UN's Messengers of Peace, one Roots & Shoots group wanted to celebrate her message in an incredibly interesting way.
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
When we come together, we can make an incredible difference.
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When we come together, we can make an incredible difference.
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
"That's the message: There's always hope – if we get together and take action."
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"That's the message: There's always hope – if we get together and take action."
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
This current moment – with climate change worsening and the window closing – demands urgency, integrity, and unity.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This current moment – with climate change worsening and the window closing – demands urgency, integrity, and unity.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
Warning: This baby gorilla's story could break your heart.
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Warning: This baby gorilla's story could break your heart.
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
"I was nearly sent away from Cambridge!"
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"I was nearly sent away from Cambridge!"
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
Dr. Jane was the original Chimp Guardian.
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Dr. Jane was the original Chimp Guardian.
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
Meet Jane Goodall.
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Meet Jane Goodall.
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority