From the aged and dilapidated Musée Vivant in Burundi, to the iconic Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania, you will be transported on a journey into the world of primate conservation and the remarkable project striving to protect chimpanzee habitat: from Burundi to Gombe. Hear from special guests around the world who are working tirelessly to ensure the future of these iconic animals.
Latest episodes
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Science That's Actually Interesting
Think science is slow, boring, or full of jargon? Think again.Science That’s Actually Interesting dives into science with curiosity, humour, and fun. From climate and space to tech…
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28 min
Episode 10 - Dr Jane Goodall
Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, first arrived on the shores of Gombe in Tanzania on 14th July 1960. Her groundbreaking s…
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32 min
Episode 9 - The Science of Conservation
Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute USA shares with us the conservation work happening in east Africa, and how this work is aided…
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31 min
Episode 8 - The Wildlife Economy
The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats to wildlife. In this episode Nick Boyle, Executive Director at Taronga Zoo Sydney shares his experience fighting to end th…
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26 min
Episode 7 - Conservation in Action
Liz Gerber, Conservation and Community Manager, and Lou Grossfeldt, Primate Manager at Sydney Zoo speak about the role of zoos in conservation. Liz, an educator, shares the power t…
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29 min
Episode 6 - A Conservation Corridor Part 2
In Part 2 of A Conservation Corridor we journey into Tanzania and hear from Dr Deus Mjungu, Director of the Gombe Stream Research Centre. Deus shares the research and conservation…
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16 min
Episode 5 - A Conservation Corridor Part 1
In Part 1 of A Conservation Corridor, we journey to Burundi to hear from Leonidas Nzigiyimpa. Leonidas is the on-ground driver of change in Burundi, overseeing the effort to improv…
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38 min
Episode 4 - Projects in Africa
In this episode Natasha Coutts, Africa Programs Manager for the Jane Goodall Institute Australia offers an insight into the work that JGIA is doing in Burundi and more broadly acro…
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31 min
Episode 3 - Jane's Legacy, The Jane Goodall Institute
Although most well known for her work studying chimpanzees and reshaping the perceptions of science in the mid 20th century, Dr Jane Goodall has gone on to live a life dedicated to…
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43 min
Episode 2 - A Day in the Life of a Keeper
Ever wondered what it takes to take care for chimpanzees in a zoo setting?In this episode we join Katie Hooker, Senior Primate Keeper at Taronga Zoo Sydney, for a day in the life o…
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36 min
Episode 1 - The Early Days
Welcome to the Burundi to Gombe podcast. In this episode we start our journey hearing from Debby Cox – African Wildlife Consultant to the Jane Goodall Institute. Debby has spent ma…
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Series Trailer 1
Join us on an epic journey to learning about the work protecting chimpanzees.