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10/01/2025

Humanity lost perhaps one of its greatest champions of compassion, education and natural conservation. May she rest in power

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

09/27/2025

Lights off!

Nearly 1 **Billion** birds were in the sky migrating south last night. We knew it would be a big night, but the birds beat model estimates by a significant margin. Honestly tonight has the potential to be even bigger. Now through Sunday is the most important time to turn off those outdoor lights to help migrating birds on their journey south. I will post a link later today on other ways you can help birds. Take a look at that national radar picture near midnight last night. Most of the colors were birds, and the big bird surge was in the red circle. Our entire area will be in that zone tonight.

09/24/2025

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🌸🐎 The Legend of Haru Urara – Japan’s “Shining Loser”, Haru Urara lined up an incredible 113 times – and lost them all.🐎🌸

In horse racing, we usually celebrate the winners – the champions who lift trophies, set records, and etch their names into history. But every so often, a horse captures hearts not by winning, but by refusing to give up. Few stories in racing sum that up better than Haru Urara.

Foaled in 1996, Haru Urara was a modest chestnut mare racing out of Kochi Racecourse in southern Japan. She was small, she was unremarkable on paper, and she simply could not win. From her debut in 1998 to her final race in 2004, Haru Urara lined up an incredible 113 times – and lost them all.

But here’s the twist. Instead of becoming a footnote, she became a phenomenon. Japanese fans fell in love with her never-say-die spirit. Crowds packed into Kochi just to watch her run. She became a symbol of resilience during a tough time in Japan, when the country was battling economic uncertainty. People started calling her the “Shining Loser.”

By 2003, Haru Urara was more famous than most champions. Her face was on T-shirts, mugs, even lottery tickets. On 22 March 2004, when she was booked to race against the talented stallion Koshoharu, it was headline news across Japan. The legendary jockey Yutaka Take flew in to ride her, and more than 13,000 fans crammed into Kochi to cheer her on. She lost again, finishing tenth – but the roar she got that day was like she had just won the Derby.

And now, two decades later, we say goodbye. Haru Urara died on 9 September 2025 at the age of 29. She passed away at Matha Farm in Chiba Prefecture due to colic, surrounded by staff members who had cared for her in retirement. Her death has been reported across the world, reminding us just how much she meant to people both inside and outside racing.

Haru Urara’s story was never about the finish line. It was about showing up, trying again, and reminding us that sometimes the greatest champions are the ones who simply refuse to quit.

Rest easy, Haru Urara. You may never have won on the track, but you’ll always be remembered as a champion of the heart.

09/19/2025

09/19/2025

This sweet good boy, Oakley

09/18/2025

Such a special horse. We’ll miss you Zorro

🌹 Remembering Zorro | September 22–27 🌹
Next week, we invite you to visit the new Memorial Garden, where a tent and table will be set up to pause, reflect, and share your memories of Zorro. Signs in the Welcome Center will guide you there. Writing materials will be available for anyone who would like to share a note, story, or picture in his honor. We hope you’ll stop by and help fill the garden with love and remembrance.

09/15/2025

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09/03/2025

I’ve been following Endo since I started riding Inky another Appaloosa who also ended up losing his eyesight and going blind. This new POV from Endo the Blind makes me so proud of both Endo and Inky

09/02/2025

08/29/2025