Recently, from one day to another, Mama had suddenly refused to eat, drink and was ignoring the zoo staff. Old and tired, Mama had given up on life.
But she would somehow regain a bit of energy when an old friend paid her a last visit.
Jan had come to say farewell to the dying chimp.
Initially, Mama ignored Jan’s presence, but when she realized that it was her friend of 40 years who had come to see her one last time, her mood changed.
The reunion, which was filmed, is so powerful and emotional that you can really feel the joy that Mama radiates when she embraces Jan. She even eats when he gives her food!
Whoever believes that animals can’t remember things or feel emotions like we do needs to watch this!
There’s no doubt that Mama remembers Jan and she recognizes him almost like seeing a parent after so many years.
Watch for yourself below:
Sadly, Mama passed away shortly after her meeting with Jan.
But we can comfort ourselves in knowing that she lived a long life filled with love and played an important part in helping people understand chimpanzees better.
If you have pets, comfort and cuddle them when you get home cause they too feel things like us! Don’t forget to like and share this with all your friends so that more people can be touched by this powerful reunion.