Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Over the years, we were able to learn so much from Dr. Jane – including the fact that all animals, not just humans, are individuals who have unique personalities. We want you to meet some of the personalities at Tchimpounga Sanctuary. Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Fernando Turmo

• ZZ – one of two gorillas getting the care they need at Tchimpounga Sanctuary. Gentle and shy, she does best when her days have the same rhythm and routine, and when she can spend lots of time with her human caretakers.

Over the years, we were able to learn so much from Dr. Jane – including the fact that all animals, not just humans, are individuals who have unique personalities. We want you to meet some of the personalities at Tchimpounga Sanctuary. Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Fernando Turmo

• Kefan – this chimpanzee is sometimes referred to as Tchimpounga's "gentle giant." He was able to form close friendships with other males and females, and was the alpha male for years. Now, he's close with the new alpha male, Tchibanga.

Your votes have been counted, Canada! We heard you loud and clear, too – when we said we were growing our Chimp Guardian program, you told us that you want us to add more than one chimpanzee. Welcome the newest members, as chosen by you: Anzac, Djambala, and Wounda. Photos: Fernando Turmo

These three chimpanzees are going to be available for symbolic adoption very soon – we just need some more time. We'll let you know when we're ready! To learn more about the three chimpanzees who are currently available for symbolic adoption, go to JaneGoodall.ca/Adopt.

What does hope look like? This. More than 800 people across Canada came together for the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope this past October 3rd and 4th, and we love the photos you have shared!

Jane often spoke about how we need to work together to protect our planet – and the role each of us can play. Today and every day, let's play our role. You don't need to do much, and you don't need to do this on your own. Photos: Morten Bjarnhof / Maud Rostaing / Teena Koppaithara / Erin Deakin

We've never posted these before! These are the 35mm slides from when Hugo van Lawick documented Dr. Jane and her landmark research. With shots like these, the world could see what Jane saw. Few had ever seen chimpanzees like this before. Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Vanne Morris-Goodall

✖️ Bird. ✖️ Plane. ✖️ Superman. ✅ Chimpanzee. Chimpanzees make forest living look nice and easy. And when you look at them next to other great apes, like us, they look like superheroes with superpowers. Photo: Fernando Turmo

Take the fact that, when pulling and jumping, chimpanzees can produce roughly 1.5 times the muscle performance of humans. They are both powerful and flexible – capable of launching themselves through forests with incredible precision.

Our team uses maps for lots of our work – from chimpanzee movement tracking to community land-use planning. Here are some of them: • Gombe long-term chimpanzee observation maps – researchers follow chimpanzees from dawn to dusk, and use ArcGIS to note what they see. Photos: JGI / Stephano Lihedule

• Real-time forest monitoring and threats maps – forest monitors use ArcGIS Survey123 software to report illegal activity, like hunting and logging, so that they can be stopped promptly.

Our team uses maps for lots of our work – from chimpanzee movement tracking to community land-use planning. Here are some of them: • Gombe long-term chimpanzee observation maps – researchers follow chimpanzees from dawn to dusk, and use ArcGIS to note what they see. Photos: JGI / Stephano Lihedule

So, that's Cesar up there. When this chimpanzee was rescued from Angola, he was transported to the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary. He required medical attention and was treated for the flu. With time, he started feeling better – and set out for the forest. Photos: Fernando Turmo

Where other chimpanzees form deep bonds with caregivers, Cesar has continued to be independent. He prefers spending his days with his pals, instead of seeking comfort from humans. Cesar loves vines – he often leaps impressive distances from vine to vine, catching hold with incredible precision.

To Nyangoma Everlyn in Uganda, her education represents the pathway to her dream of becoming an educator. But when her father suffered an accident, she had to put her dream aside. Her family could not afford what needed to go to school, so Everlyn dropped out. Photo: David Omoding

When the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda heard about her story from Everlyn's teacher, they told them about their Girls' Empowerment Program – which gives support to students in exactly these kinds of circumstances. The team provided her with the materials that she needed to return to school.

We're looking for you! Two weeks ago, more than 800 of you took part in the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope. We're grateful for your time and your support – and we're honoured that you have chosen to be part of this community that Jane created. Photo: Thomas D. Mangelsen

Did you know that the International Union for Conservation of Nature recently released the most comprehensive evaluation ever of the eastern gorilla's population status – including its long-term prospects? The new evaluation reveals that there's hope for the mountain gorilla. Photo: GRACE Gorillas

According to the evaluation, the mountain gorilla experienced an increase in its population – from 620 individuals to 1,000+. This increase demonstrates that sustained, long-term conservation initiatives can lead to an impressive recovery, even for animals that were once at risk of extinction.

When young people are trusted as partners and provided with mentorship, they can become powerful advocates. Dr. Jane knew that – and over the past year, as we took part in the Global Outreach and Communication Mentorship program, our team came to see just how true that is. Photos: Jo-Anne McArthur

This program brought together Jane Goodall Institute offices from different countries to strengthen youth leadership, mentorship, and communication. Each country explored different ways to support young people as leaders.

We want you to meet the newest arrival at Tchimpounga, Bili! In Nigeria, she got care from professionals at an internationally-accredited primate sanctuary. But that was not the best place for her – because western lowland gorillas are quite social, and not native to Nigeria. Photo: Fernando Turmo

The team at the Nigerian sanctuary knew that Tchimpounga was home to another western lowland gorilla, named Mozambique, and the opportunity was too good to pass up. Several teams joined forces and worked together to organize her transfer from the Nigerian sanctuary to Tchimpounga.

Young people gave Jane hope. She knew they were the leaders of the future, and they were leading the way forward already. We feel the same way. But we also know that young people – young girls, especially – face real challenges. Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule / Bridget Hoffman

To make sure more young girls have that same shot, the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is committed to working with partners who are addressing barriers, removing obstacles, and amplifying young leaders and the great ideas they have.

Young people gave Jane hope. She knew they were the leaders of the future, and they were leading the way forward already. We feel the same way. But we also know that young people – young girls, especially – face real challenges. Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule / Bridget Hoffman

We don't want them to be patient zero! Over the past six decades, we've been able to learn lots about carefully observing chimpanzees and protecting primates. As you can see here, the team wears face masks to help keep the chimpanzees safe. Photos: Fernando Turmo / Stephano Lihedule