So far, in the short amount of time I’ve spent at Gombe, I've seen quite a few hunts. While most hunts happen high in the tree tops, hidden behind dense vegetation, I recently snagged a prime viewing spot for one of these events, and it was quite a sight.

We're so happy to report that Gaia has given birth again and her infant is doing well. This is in stark contrast to the series of events that took place nearly a year ago, when her mother, Gremlin took newborn twins from her. Gremlin couldn't feed the twins and they did not survive this unusual transfer of care.

Since 1993, I've been documenting the behavior and lives of chimpanzees on film and video for the Jane Goodall Institute’s research center in Gombe National Park, Tanzania. My wife Kristin is a stills photographer and sound recordist and has been living with me in Gombe National Park since 1997. Together we've worked on many television film projects featuring chimpanzees and all aspects of their lives. Our hope has always been that our work bring a greater understanding of chimps to the public and that it educates people about the challenges chimps face as an endangered species.

Last Friday Jane made a quick stop in Washington, DC to visit the U.S. Department of the Interior and give a lecture to department employees and other invited guests. Secretary Ken Salazar was a gracious host to Jane as she spoke to a packed auditorium of 700 people. In her remarks Jane said, "I am pleased to be speaking to so many people who have an impact on policy not just in Washington but around the world." 

On October 3rd Jane was in San Francisco to serve as the keynote speaker at this year's Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) Symposium.  Although Jane speaks at many conferences around the world, the WCN Symposium is one of her favorites because it allows her to visit with other conservation superstars from around the world.  Other notably speakers included many of Jane's friends, including Dr.

While Jane was in California last week to accept the Minerva Award at Maria Shriver's Women's Conference, she took a few moments to catch up with an old friend. Pierce Brosnan, the actor and environmentalist who needs no introduction, has been Jane's friend and a JGI supporter for many years.

On Tuesday, Jane took part in the one-of-a-kind California Women's Conference hosted by Maria Shriver. Over 25,000 women from around California - and the world - joined together for 2 days to celebrate and speak about the power of women to transform our world. From Madeleine Albright to Katie Couric to Sir Richard Branson, Jane joined an A-list line-up of conference speakers. Jane, along with 3 other pioneering women, was selected to receive the special Minerva Award this year.