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00:00Hey everyone! Welcome to World Chimpanzee Day 2025. Every year on July 14th, I get to join

00:07animal lovers around the globe in honoring our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom,

00:12the incredible chimpanzees. Now why July 14th? This day marks the anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall's

00:19arrival at Gombe National Park in Tanzania, way back in 1960. It was there that she began her

00:25groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees, changing the way we see these amazing animals

00:30forever. Here's something that blows my mind. Chimpanzees share over 98% of their DNA with us.

00:37That's right, they're our closest genetic relatives. But let's clear up a common mix-up. Chimpanzees are

00:43not monkeys. They're great apes just like gorillas and orangutans. And you can tell because they don't

00:48have tails. Thanks to Dr. Goodall, we now know chimpanzees are toolmakers, problem solvers,

00:54and master communicators. They build complex social structures, look out for each other and

00:59even show empathy and altruism. In fact, they form friendships that can last a lifetime.

01:05The Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania is still going strong. It's the world's longest

01:10running wild chimpanzee study. And in places like the Chimpunga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center,

01:16rescued chimps get a second chance at life. But it's not all good news. Chimpanzees are endangered,

01:22and their numbers are dropping fast across Africa. Habitat loss, poaching, and disease are

01:27major threats. If we don't act now, we could lose our closest animal relatives forever.

01:33That's why World Chimpanzee Day matters so much. It's a chance to raise awareness,

01:38celebrate these remarkable beings, and support life-saving conservation.

01:42Organizations like the Jane Goodall Institute, the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance,

01:46Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection, and Lincoln Park Zoo are leading the charge.

01:51Sanctuaries like Chimpunga offer rescued chimpanzees a safe home and the care they need.

01:56So how can you help? Support these organizations, every donation makes a difference.

02:01If you can, volunteer your time. Share cool chimpanzee facts or videos on social media with

02:07hashtags like hashworldchimpanzee day and hashchimpanzee conservation. Create polls or quizzes

02:12to get your friends involved. And don't forget to highlight the conservation heroes out there

02:17making a real difference. Chimpanzees aren't just fascinating, they play a critical role in their

02:22ecosystems, spreading seeds and helping forests thrive. Protecting their habitats doesn't just

02:28save chimps, it helps preserve biodiversity and fight climate change. World Chimpanzee Day is a

02:34celebration, not just of the chimps, but of everyone working tirelessly to protect them.

02:40Join global events, campaigns, or educational programs. Watch videos of chimps in the wild or at

02:45sanctuaries and let their personalities amaze you. Every action counts. Even small steps can help

02:52ensure a future where chimpanzees thrive, wild and free. Thank you for celebrating World Chimpanzee Day

02:592025 with me. Together, we can make a real difference for these intelligent, social, and utterly unique

03:06animals. Visit worldchimpanzeeday.org to learn more, get involved, and hear Dr. Jane Goodall's special

03:13message. Follow conservation heroes on social media for inspiration and updates. Remember chimpanzees

03:19are not monkeys, they're great apes and they need our respect and protection. Support research, education,

03:26and advocacy for their welfare worldwide. Let's work together to protect, respect, and cherish

03:31chimpanzees, and all primates. Happy World Chimpanzee Day 2025. Thank you for joining this global movement

03:39for conservation and hope.