Jane’s Open Letter Urges End to Faroese Whale Hunts 🐋

In a powerful appeal published in June, Dr Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute’s Cetacean Committee addressed the Faroese authorities and public, urging them to reconsider the traditional drive hunts targeting pilot whales and dolphins. They highlighted scientific findings on the emotional lives of cetaceans, including their grief, family bonds, and intelligence—paralleling Jane’s work with chimpanzees. The letter called on the Faroe Islands to recognise evolving global ethics and the growing consensus that long-standing traditions should adapt in light of animal welfare concerns.

By bridging science and compassion, Jane continues to extend her advocacy beyond the forest, championing a worldwide ethic of kindness and respect—for all animals.