Today, only an estimated 200,000 chimpanzees remain scattered in increasingly fragmented populations. Habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade have contributed to the rapid decline of this species. Infants, captured after their mothers are killed, are sold as pets, for entertainment, and for biomedical research. Many infants die in the process, as do group members who try to save them, while others soon perish from shock, malnutrition, and injuries sustained during capture. They express emotions similar to our's, such as joy, sadness, fear, despair, and love.
Chimpanzees kiss, hug, groom each other, and use tools.
They are capable of rational thought. The Jane Goodall Institute is dedicated to the conservation of wild chimpanzees and their habitat, to improving the lives of captive chimpanzees, and to increasing the public's awareness about such critical issues. As a member of The Jane Goodall Institute, you can help save chimpanzees by supporting Dr. Goodall's worldwide conservation projects. Thank you for your time. Click here to return to the main page.