GLOBIO Outreach Education Coordinator Maegan Leavendusky reflects on a recent field course in Borneo, exploring why effective primate conservation means protecting entire ecosystems. By Maegan LeavenduskyOutreach Education Coordinator, GLOBIO The rainforests of Borneo called me back once again. I have just returned from my third visit to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth,…
Chimpanzees comfort one another after conflict. Bonobos use social bonds to reduce tension. Gorillas grieve. Orangutans teach their young for years. The more scientists study great apes, the more we discover reflections of ourselves. Great apes are not just fascinating animals. They are our closest living relatives, sharing deep evolutionary connections with humans. And through…
What Makes Talking Apes Different In a digital world brimming with niche content, it’s rare to discover something that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Talking Apes is that rarity – the only podcast on Earth dedicated entirely to apes. With nearly 80 episodes and in its fifth season, it delivers essential, intimate, and intelligent conversations about ape behavior,…
We are honored to welcome two new board members whose leadership and experience strengthen GLOBIO’s future. Mary Ford A long-time conservation leader at the Jane Goodall Institute, Mary brings deep expertise in community engagement, education, and global conservation leadership. Her leadership as Senior Director of the Roots & Shoots USA program and passion for primate…
By Maegan Leavendusky, Outreach Education Coordinator for GLOBIO Stories connect us. They inspire us, educate us, and shape how we understand the world. In November, I traveled to Detroit to represent GLOBIO at the International Gorilla Workshop, where I shared the Great Ape Conservation Film Project and joined a panel on storytelling in gorilla conservation….
For four decades I have watched conservation efforts ebb and flow across the world of apes—mostly ebbing. Why? Traveling from one ape country to the next, I have asked myself why. Lack of justice, lack of laws, lack of effort—why? Stories! I think it is a lack of stories. Locally told stories. Stories that connect…
“What you have to do is get into the heart. And how do you get into the heart? With stories.” — Dr. Jane Goodall, World Economic Forum, 2020 A week ago, on October first, Jane passed while on a speaking tour—doing what she always did, the only thing she knew: crusading for kindness, love, and…
Thank you to everyone who joined us live for our special Talking Apes webinar. If you missed it, don’t worry, you can catch the full replay below. In this behind-the-scenes event, the Talking Apes team – Demelza (Assistant Producer), Maegan (Education Coordinator), and Gerry (Executive Director and Host of Talking Apes) – came together to…
Today we launched our emergency fundraising campaign to raise $7,500 in three weeks (Aug 25–Sept 14) for Talking Apes Season 5. With $500 already pledged by a loyal supporter, we need your help to secure the remaining funds needed for recording, editing, hosting, and outreach. Season 5 is slated to debut this World Gorilla Day, and your support will…
FINALLY! Talking Apes is thrilled to announce the launch of our merchandise store. The collection features cozy pullover sweaters, snazzy hoodies, and T-shirts, all proudly displaying the Talking Apes logo. Slip into these comfy garments and let the world know that you’re a part of something big – a movement to protect our fellow primates…
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