World Chimpanzee Day Special with Gombe Director Dr Deus Mjungu | Episode 83
Cover photo: Jane Goodall Institute
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What Great Apes Can Teach Us About Being Human
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…
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Painting Primates in the Heart of Africa with Robin Huffman | Episode 77
Watch the episode here: All featured artwork ©Robin Huffman
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Five Seasons, 75+ Episodes, One Mission: Why Talking Apes Is a Must-Listen
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,…
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Welcoming Visionary Leadership to GLOBIO’s Board of Directors
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…
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Bonobos: More than Just Sex With Ariel Rogers and Dr Brian Hare | Episode 76
Watch the episode here: Visit Friend’s of Bonobos Website READ: Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Featured in ‘Queens’ Nature Documentary Cover photo credit: Andrey Gudkov
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Why Storytelling Matters in Gorilla Conservation
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….
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Why Community Voices Matter: Building Conservation Capacity Through Storytelling and Film
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…
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