From Gombe to the Okavango

Field Studies of Chimpanzees and Baboons, by Curt Busse

Gombe Chimpanzees (1974)

Photos

November, 2025

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

Stories

Updated May, 2026

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“My First Night at Gombe,” “The Ghost in White Pants,” and the “The Triple Predation.“

Research

March 17, 2026

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Learn about The Figan Follow, chimpanzee intergroup conflict, and more.

Jane Goodall

October 5, 2025

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A remembrance from one of Jane’s early students.

Okavango Baboons (1977-1980)

Photos

March 18, 2026

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Photo Gallery of Okavango Baboons. Approximately 200 downloadable photos.

Stories

April 10, 2026

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Read about “When Science Goes Awry“ and “Why Study Baboons on Foot?“

Research

March 27, 2026

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Publications, PDFs, maps, etc. from the Okavango baboon project.

Looking Back

May 28, 2026

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Looking Back Fifty Years with pride, gratitude, and a healthy dose of disbelief.