Jack Borowiak Photography

09/17/2026

NEW PRINT RELEASE
Title : Fadhila and Fukama

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Among a large family of chimpanzees in Gombe, a quiet moment between a mother and her young offered a glimpse into the relationships that make observing them so remarkable.

On this particular day in Gombe National Park, we found ourselves among a group of about 15 chimpanzees of all ages.

One of my favorite things about observing a large group of chimpanzees is having the chance to slow down and notice the different individuals within it. There is always something happening, and I found myself constantly shifting my attention from one chimpanzee to another. Mothers and their offspring were especially hard to look away from.

Fadhila and her young son, Fukama, who was born in 2021, spent time playing and grooming one another before settling into this quieter moment together. From only about 20 feet away, they were clearly aware of my presence, yet seemingly accepting of it. For a few moments, I was able to simply sit nearby and observe the relationship between them.
So much of what made my time in Gombe meaningful came from listening to the guides who know these chimpanzees as individuals: their histories, families, personalities, and relationships. Learning more about their stories from the guides and then having the privilege of seeing these chimpanzees for myself was something I won't forget.

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07/17/2024

One of my favorite things I’ve done in Zambia is create this documentary on Obed Kampamba and his family. Spending time with his extended family for Easter and watching him reflect on his 91 year life with vitality was a treat.

Cultural exchange is ever present during Peace Corps but it was fascinating to hear from Obed how he engaged in cultural exchange long before I was born during his trip to the United States in the 1970’s. During the moments we shared making this documentary, we were both very curious about the other’s home countries.

I first met Obed at a collaborative workshop on his farm that involved ten volunteers and the Forestry Department. After the workshop, I knew he had more stories to tell, so I reached out to him. He doesn’t live near my village but rather closer to town.

His story is unique, and I hope to share more stories in the year I have left here and beyond. These stories will come from my immediate community and the people I spend even more time with, unlike Obed, who lives farther away. I’m deeply thankful to him and his family for sharing their story.

One of my favorite things I’ve done in Zambia is create this documentary on Obed Kampamba and his family. Spending time with his extended family for Easter a...

06/12/2022

Blondie and triplets! Second post in a row for this adorable family. The flowers and sunset lighting were an amazing bonus to an already gorgeous bear.

06/11/2022

Blondie and her triplets have been out and about this past week! Such a beautiful bear with such bear cubs. She hasn’t been seen in close to two years and she decided to emerge from the deep woods this week. There are two mothers in the area with triplets! Not a common occurrence given that they usually only have 1-2 cubs.