Chimpanzee and Baboon Studies

Photos, Research, and Stories from Gombe, Tanzania (1974)

and the Okavango Delta, Botswana (1977-80), by Curt Busse

Gombe Chimpanzees (1974)

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Photo Gallery of Gombe Chimpanzees, at the Figan Follow web site

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“The Ghost in White Pants,” tells of Jane’s unexpected response to a ghost story at Gombe.

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Read about Curt and David’s 50-day marathon follow of Figan at the Figan Follow web site

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Here is Jane’s landmark publication on chimpanzee intergroup conflict

November, 2025

March 17, 2026

November, 2025

January, 2026

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In memory of Jane Goodall

October 5, 2025

Okavango Baboons (1977-1980)

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Photo Gallery of Okavango Baboons

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Here is the full PDF of Anthony, Curt, and Jane’s paper on infanticide in baboons

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Lion and leopard predation on baboons — published in Botswana Notes and Records

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Map and aerial photo of the baboon study area

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