Emotional Reunion with Chimpanzees

After 25 years, chimpanzees Doll and Swing still recognize their old friend, Linda Koebner. From the award-winning film WISDOM OF THE WILD, this excerpt captures the emotional reunion between two former laboratory chimpanzees and the woman who helped them transition to a life without bars. Produced, written, directed and narrated by Allison Argo for PBS' Nature Series.

[@beeninthisfandomlongerthan9500]

They like, *”hol up- is that Linda??”*

[@ryana.7070]

been in this fandom longer than taehyung's forehead “how you been?!?!”

[@lance694]

"you remember a lot of things don't you, back in Africa, back in the lab?" (Nods head slightly) "yeah bitch, i remember the damn lab. Thanks for the worst trip down memory lane ever, Linda."

[@chaosincarna]

@@lance694 The worst creates the best. It's all perspective. I know this is a joke but a lot of people live life as a victim instead of seeing value in all experience, and growing form it.

[@lance694]

@@chaosincarna Lisa Rinna said it best: "Never contact me again"

[@gabbie3557]

Ummmm whoooo

[@tenderlemon3318]

She said "I wonder if they remember" goddamn all of them remember her

[@JohnRohoboth]

looks like a Detroit high school

[@camctrail]

@@JohnRohoboth the fuck is that supposed to mean?

[@moshpitsonly2778]

John Johns uhhhh 😳

[@dmastermanga]

@@JohnRohoboth Hol Up

[@disabledgoose8264]

Kolya-The-Vodka-Guzzler haha based

[@hbrailsford8429]

Every time I watch this I cry. To see the two older chimps greet their old friend with such love and gentleness gets me every time.

[@AdvocatingMamaBear]

Me too! 🥲

[@katarzynaidzikowska4209]

​@@AdvocatingMamaBear I am glad I am not the only one😂

[@Prizzy999]

Same here.

[@EZ_Case]

It’s so amazing to see. The emotional connection humans are able to form with other intelligent species is quite beautiful.

[@WJCTechyman]

The smiles, hugs, visiting, make me smile, it's infectious, tears from empathy, same goes for me.

[@reuterromain1054]

They look and behave so human-like. It is unbelievable.

[@billblaski9523]

What if aliens came to Earth and the first life forms they meet are chimps

[@MoonSpinners]

We share 98.8% of our DNA with chimps, that’s why they’re so like us, or maybe the other way around, we’re like them? 😂

[@vyhozshu]

you mean we behave ape like! their general form of being came first and we shared it for a good while, we're the novelty

[@neetea2]

Until you meet one in the wild lol

[@BrownsvilleBaby_Est]

The Most High works through any or everything he chooses.Animals are one of those beings that can see through us human.They know when were sad,happy,mad. Animals were put on this earth to show us Humans to change our wicced ways,and be happy.

[@tywalker5550]

The facts that these animals are HUGGING . Like actually hugging this women shows how beautiful animals are

[@jeaangulo]

Yeah that was amazing!!

[@sunray8136]

I agree. Even my dog can understand idk how many words but I swear he knows what we are talking about. And if he had arms like humans he'd give me hugs too. My cat does lol. And knows when I'm not feeling well she gives me all kinds of affection. Same w my dog. And some think cats don't have personalities and it's just human projection that they do. Live w 5 of them and they learn to communicate w humans and every single one has incredible different trates and behaviors

[@cloooo_]

Sharon Mount completely agree my dog is like my baby and I feel some days he’s just gonna speak to me 😂 I love seeing his little personality shine through and his ways of communicating to me and my mam, animals are a blessing ❤️

[@sunray8136]

@@cloooo_ I think if they could speak human they'd be saying so much 😂😂

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Ty walker I love how there is such a wonderful smile, and the expression of best friends in the eyes from these animals.

[@edwardlomaseng9120]

Sad how we treated animals so bad n they still welcome us w open arms.

[@lilaluna379]

We keep treating them badly. It is constant. That is the worst thing.

[@tbt780]

Lenura Nasibullayeva and it won’t stop until everything good has died. We have no right to behave like we do right now. But there is still hope! We can change it, it’s up to us. Everyone can change the world, just a little step and together it’s a whole movement.

[@peterpeterson3385]

Yeah true. I am eating animals while watching this video.

[@marblesrichard]

She was not the one that treated them badly

[@peratattica]

Wtf she even take care of them

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

Watching them extend the hand of friendship and hug her as Linda got out of the boat brought a tear to my eye, what a beautiful friendship, as I grow older I'm realising more and more the complex emotions that animals are capable of.

[@stevebull4578]

I feel exactly the same way, When I see these beautiful animals show such sweetness to humans after what they have gone through. I’m not easily moved, but this chokes me up.

[@sharonswift8668]

I can’t stop crying. We ALL carry a SOUL even chimpanzees.

[@ROC14088]

"If you remember me then you remember a lot of things" sad but true

[@guarjamelanistic5716]

KJ 5000 Which Ape? When??? Where???

[@jayjay3818]

@@guarjamelanistic5716 probably koko

[@joycegibbs5267]

what humans put animals through is hard to bear sometimes.

[@daisyelmir1289]

@@jayjay3818 It was Koko. She communicated with sign language. Jane Goodall is the one who "talked" to her. Fascinating story.🌼

[@Punched0]

KJ 5000 koko wasn’t the one who signed about her mom it was like her (brother or mate or something idk) he was a silver back who saw his mom get killed as a baby

[@Supermonkey22]

She said,”Do you remember me?” And they were like BRING IT IN!!!!!!!

[@cjgrand9578]

They were like ayoooo I know this woman that's Kimberly

[@Jeanclaude.365]

Ayoooo look my ex ex ex ex ex ex girlfriend is here

[@treymanning2496]

😂😂😂😂

[@edwardwilliams671]

E R jesus

[@gofiwagalase3178]

@E R wtf 😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@HannibalKantter]

I've saw this video before, but just now I've noticed, at 5:00 or so, when Linda is talking to the chimp and asking if she remembers about when they came here and such, you can literally see the chimp understanding what she's saying and, indeed, trying to remember. Our apes brothers must be protected.

[@Holland1994D]

The chimp does not understand what she is saying. Nice story but it's not try

[@Xown3dX74]

Every single lifeform should not just apes (except mosquitoes they can all die xD)

[@Cybercabra]

At the very least, it looks like the chimp is TRYING to understand. Like, you know gears are moving up there.

[@shirueto748]

It's a chimp, it doesn't understand what she's saying at all they're not smart enough and literally biologically incapable, they do remember her though for sure.

[@Reece-Mincher3601]

His reaction as soon as she says "Africa", too human

[@ginaschissler9887]

This film and Linda Koebner's life work have had a major effect on my life. I was fortunate to acquire her book "Forgotten Animals." I highly recommend it. The animals' suffering is incomprehensible - the cruelty heartbreaking. Animal experimentation must finally end.

[@technojunkindatrunk]

What can we do? I am crying here…. Man, humans can be SO freakin’ heartless lacking compassion and feeling!

[@ginaschissler9887]

@@technojunkindatrunk I wish I knew. COVID testing is surely going on now

[@technojunkindatrunk]

@@ginaschissler9887 I love seeing the animals but it’s nearly impossible to watch what humans do to them. I’m still reeling from the pain of watching!

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

Tnkx for posting😔👋

[@maplekeener5204]

I cried when he cracked a smile because he was so happy to see her😭

[@mandycowey7635]

Bloody hell that's me crying again

[@sam7748]

@@mandycowey7635 Same here. COMPASSION!

[@kukungdeeka]

Onion in my eyes

[@katharinaritte8160]

So did I!

[@zhishihuangdi98]

Well usually display of teeth is exhibition of aggression

[@barrylyndon2727]

Im a grown ass man and i gotta watch these videos by myself cause i cry like a baby every time

[@MachSea]

I don't judge. They're gorgeous. They feel all of the emotions that we're exposed to.

[@theovon6254]

If you cry watching these kinds of video's, that makes you a real man ." ❤️

[@XxSupernatural21xX]

Cry in front of anybody you'd like. A real mad shows off his emotion with out any concern. Men have emotions too brother

[@needforspeedgaming7148]

@@XxSupernatural21xX Yes indeed. Trying to hide your emotions just makes you look insecure

[@51Saffron]

My husband cries freely more than me and our animals adore him.

[@markgaz4747]

This is beautiful & touching. Anyone who says animals have no souls needs to watch this video.

[@survivor648]

She is so lucky she did so much for them I’m not surprised they didn’t forget her. What a wonderful woman!

[@totokassan7131]

" if you remember me then you remember a lot of things " ... really deep ....

[@TheGiselleBella]

I including no freedom for 6yrs!

[@rollerbladinggeek5507]

Deep for those of us less deep

[@valterpavoni7194]

Yes, as in remembering all the trauma you've been through.

[@ilakha111]

Did anyone notice how the chimp extends its hand initially, but even before that the smile across his face. How do we humans greet one another? In exactly the same fashion, a smile and handshake. Priceless.

[@durkadur27]

These chimps were raised in captivity and taught that by humans.

[@statesman01]

Hey, we are animals too like those chimps. The chimps and we share 99% of our DNA and have a common ancestor.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

That first group hug..right up front. Said it all.

[@kimberleyharris8300]

@@durkadur27 an outstretched arm is a completely natural greeting used by chimpanzees. Swing then follows it with a turned back which is submissive, a sign of friendship. This is all natural not learnt human behaviour.

[@evo2542]

@@durkadur27 Chimps hug other chimps naturally. The difference is that they hug from any angle really, doesn't have to be face to face. Most common seems to be a chimp hugging the back of another chimp, but face to face hugs occur also.

[@lzrd8460]

I’m crying with happiness that these beautiful animals have seen their old friend again and have a safe place to live & be themselves.

[@Karolm1964]

I'm sobbing tears of heartbreak for what these animals and every other animal that is SENSELESSLY used in laboratories around the world, and tears of happiness that they are free! God bless this woman for her work. ❤

[@thewhite8782]

KZbin algorithm after 5 years: "Let's make this grown man cry!"

[@gilliansernich9267]

TheWhite87 it is just utterly immoral, evil even, to subject these beautiful sentient creatures to scientific experimentation for OUR benefit. It must be made illegal everywhere.

[@ptsm]

@@gilliansernich9267 They are essentially us but different, poachers enjoy hunting our old brothers. Killing Hominidae is like killing a man should be life in prison or some shit like that.

[@bethsori7807]

😂

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

@@gilliansernich9267 torture is torture is torture and it's wrong. It's not only beyond sad but also completely unacceptable that chimpanzees or any other creature is experimented on.

[@kaidenwoolley7035]

😂😂😬

[@CascadianRanger]

They straight up saw her coming on the boat and met her on the dock and started smiling and hugging her. Literally like people.

[@FlushtheSystem]

1.2% Difference. Truly amazing. I wish I was closer to chimps than the some of the scum we are identical to.

[@Jake5537t]

@@FlushtheSystem Ikr

[@noahdodge6156]

Smiling is how chimps express fear they do not have the same body language that we do. Humans smile to express joy. Chimps smile to express fear.

[@theomardell5430]

@@noahdodge6156 When they bare their top teeth it's fear but smiling and baring their bottom teeth it's joy.

[@FlushtheSystem]

@@theomardell5430 True, From what I have read. I'm sure they were scared but at the same time they did recognize her and that could hold fear in them. Apprehension maybe not fear. I think you're both correct but in the end they were NOT scared. Either way WE look at it, love was there on land and water.

[@Sandeep07Vishwakarma]

This reunion made me emotional...🥺 Lots of love to all the animals on this earth...☺️

[@kristinholsapple2587]

Im thinking I'm sitting here on a Sunday night busting out with tears

[@Sandeep07Vishwakarma]

@@kristinholsapple2587... 🥺

[@kristinholsapple2587]

@@Sandeep07Vishwakarma Awww thank you

[@Sandeep07Vishwakarma]

@@kristinholsapple2587 You're Very Welcome...😊

[@jukusho]

They have such empathy! Wonderful that they can be so forgiving. I don't think I would do the same.

[@YodaOnABender]

@@dakota8269okay?

[@degatagauwatie4073]

Right? If animals had a devil, it would no doubt be us.

[@EBUNNY2012]

Some say, "What can animals teach us?" Forgiveness. It amazes me how forgiving animals can be since they obviously have a memory!!!!

[@waschkarte3989]

Actually, they can teach us remembrance. Dont't forget a single good thing somebody did to you. When you forgive, there's always bad stuff involved.

[@frodobaggins6684]

My step on my cat's tail every day by accident and he forgives me somehow.

[@nemesispaiva2588]

Memory and Love,good feelings.

[@GiacoC]

Unlike animals..humans are much worse We hurt for personal gain without remorse If you are continuosly forgiving whole life..you are giving those humans chance to hurt and damage again and again Some peoples don't deserved forgiveness

[@rollerbladinggeek5507]

Did no one ever inform you that you are an animal?

[@thecrow9026]

If I ever win a lottery, I am quitting my job and rescuing animals. That smile and hug is priceless.

[@seankrkovich2869]

Just don't feed it cake

[@Noel-Bliss]

I hope you win

[@sabinabegum4644]

@@seankrkovich2869 why not?

[@seankrkovich2869]

@@sabinabegum4644 Referencing a story where a dude visited his chimp friend and gave it a cake. The other chimps got jealous and broke out. They then ripped his face off and horribly maimed him.

[@sabinabegum4644]

@@seankrkovich2869 oh my! Was the guy ok afterwards?

[@TheBettaBet]

I wasn’t emotionally ready for that hug it’s broke me in all the right ways 😢❤️

[@CarlosSamuel-ms9ee]

That smile too, so wholesome.

[@norakennedy4670]

This is the kind of person born for this work. Absolutely incredible.

[@amyjordan7882]

I burst into tears when the first chimp clearly smiled so big when it finally realized it was her. To see an animal hug ~ actually hug a human, is amazing in itself. I will never understand how humans could be so cruel to animals when they laugh, love, hurt and cry... just like us. They are so forgiving. We humans can really learn so much from the animal kingdom.

[@IXCproductions]

Well yeah they do laugh, love, hurt and cry just like us. And we still kill and treat other humans like trash. People give even less of a shit about animals. I can't stand any animal suffering. Especially when a human does it. It's disgusting, cruel, and we are the gods of this Earth to these animals, and they don't know why we do the shit we do. It's almost like treating a mentally challenged person cruelly. We are supposed to be the most intelligent and civilized beings on Earth, some people don't even think we're animals, and yet we treat animals like trash...

[@durkadur27]

inb4 you see chimps eating baby monkeys

[@KayleeGridleyLimitless]

I did too. I still am crying. Amazing and sad, right?!

[@TheDesigneramit]

Same here i got teqrs in my eyes 😭😭

[@mr.meowgi9876]

I dont classify them as animals they are just different humans to me

[@angrysammo]

"They've suffered adversity, but they're forgiving and they're whole again" Dammmn

[@ingodwetrust8195]

🙏😔

[@425HP]

Emptier words have never been spoken.

[@Yumyum-yo6op]

@@425HP .

[@ChrisLFFL]

They show emotion just like we do, hugging in human contact with her. They’re whole just like us 🙏🏻

[@thehominid5191]

Doll started almost crying as she whimpered, so wholesome

[@golden_hyung_jin227]

I wish all human beings could be this kind and gentle with animals😭😭😭

[@finvinkm]

The most human is very vicious.

[@mandystop1077]

@@finvinkm *are*

[@noeliaalardin]

Armyyyy

[@mandystop1077]

@@noeliaalardin Yeah yeah Army is everywhere Nothing new here

[@noeliaalardin]

@@mandystop1077 ikr I'm also army

[@autumnleaves5728]

That’s incredible that they remembered her! I started crying when they pulled her in and hugged her :””) I love animals and want every single one happy, healthy and L O V E D!

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

They will never forget her mommy 😊😊😊

[@autumnleaves5728]

Zirob :’) ❤️

[@kelaniparkinson3939]

Word sis word

[@aashiqui2tumhiho208]

Not just u crying..me too.its really touching my heart....

[@trublutsunami1712]

Me 2😅

[@jamesw3017]

18 years later and they still remember. The size of the 2 chimpanzees could have torn her to shreds, just shows how much joy and love.

[@chantelles5841]

This made me cry 😢 it’s horrific what they endure in those labs! To see them rehabilitate and show so much grace is so amazing. How anyone can hate primates & abuse them is heartbreaking

[@thegrumpylobster2937]

Man somebody is cutting some huge onions in here

[@aen5586]

It’s Namjoon

[@sheilamesa1533]

@@aen5586 Seriously? Get that bs out of here.

[@modernfckinman]

The Grumpy Lobster tell me about it

[@winwati357]

Zz

[@IONAPINKMOXIE]

I got sumpin in my eye....maybe allergies...i dunno.....

[@DontEatFibre]

Just imagine how much these smart animals have had to sacrifice so that we humans could be more healthy. We owe a lot to these animals.

[@AquamentusZero]

Damaruth True words.

[@nofrigginidea3728]

animal experiments are useless, those chimps were "sacrificed" for corporate profit not for scientific advancement

[@DontEatFibre]

nofrigginidea Not all science is bad you know. I do not know the particular story behind these specific animals, but without chimps and rats humans would be a lot more sick. Please don't deny vaccinations from your kids only because you read some bullshitting housewife's organic food blog.

[@nofrigginidea3728]

Damaruth vaccines are for idiots, if you knew the science (not the corporate broscience you fell for) behind them you'd realize they dont work. i live 200m from a large primate research center and have read on the experiments they do there, useless generic "research" without any application. the only reason that place is still in operation is because the managment has connections to politics

[@DontEatFibre]

nofrigginidea Nice, I wish a terrific rest of a life for you. I made a promise to myself not so long ago to never again waste my time with with crazy people.

[@Noneya2023]

God bless Linda & all those who continue the journey. 🙏❤️

[@brucegarrix9805]

4:33 That's the perfect hug I've ever seen.

[@suzettebavier4412]

I agree🤗

[@lazaruskarl2629]

Amen

[@martinireland.7452]

Yeah that was just beautiful.

[@unknownidentitat3052]

Yes

[@ntavares540]

Perfect.

[@klj2382]

They are so smart it is makes you feel terrible that we have them locked in cages

[@Pow3llMorgan]

But on the other hand think of the many lives saved and bettered because of research done on primates. I know, I know there is a lot of unethical stuff going on and ideally we would find some other way. Other ways are in the tube, too. At some point we will have computers powerful enough to simulate the very complicated bio-chemical interactions, which chimps and other primates have been used as analogue for.

[@borgman6672]

That's the part I can't stand.

[@christianh4723]

No wonder they have a propensity for violence that isn't related to predation or self defense, they share 99% of their DNA with humans hahaha

[@AgnesMK]

@@Pow3llMorgan It is just not an option, it isn't! You don't just try out stuff on handicapped people or children either, they did that in second world war and now we realised that it was not good. So I'm sorry, but we must see that this option can not exist! It is a very primitive argument, which just tells that humans believe that they are better than other species and therefore they have the right to fuck up the others, because they have no power to fight against us.

[@Pow3llMorgan]

@@AgnesMK Suppose there's someone you love very much and they became ill. Only a new heart valve can save them *but* there are no donors ready (no one declared braindead, or willing to donate). You now have the option of having your loved one receive a new valve from a pig, which will of course have to die in order to save their life. Do you want to kill the pig and save your loved one, or do you spare the pig and let them die?

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Now that I am having a good cry, it's amazing how they still remember and show their love, their emotions.

[@witchassbitch3]

The smile the chimp gave her when she recognized the lady melted my heart

[@autry33]

Wow! Wasn't expecting to get so emotional but that hug and embrace was just powerful!

[@mindhaze]

I read the comments before I saw the video about them reuniting, I didn't expect it to be that intense at all.

[@autry33]

mindhaze I know! It was otherworldly wasn't it? Just beautiful! There is a beauty in animals!

[@alartblotheram5373]

+Autry Welch it's even more powerful when you realize they were tortured by humans most of their lives, experimented on. and they forgive her, they recognize she is not like the others. you would think they would hate humans, or be afraid and yet they smile so boldly, hug her with such sureness. Incredible

[@autry33]

Alart Blotheram Very true. Something I didn't really consider. That makes it all the more remarkable.

[@TemujinKhan8]

+Autry Welch I don't even remember how to got to this video, but I'm not going to lie, I got watery-eyed too. Now I have to go meet friends for dinner drinks and now they're going to think I just broke up with my girlfriend or something.

[@ramasubramanian3122]

Linda, you are the kind of people needed more in this world. God bless you with good health and happiness.🙏

[@CalebCascioMusic]

I feel like I get emotional every time I watch this and I’ve watched this so many times! It’s just something about these special reunions that gets me especially when it’s an animal reuniting with a human!

[@kay2kid]

03:39 "there's no telling how they'll react" girl he started dancing sideways before she even reached the other side. They recognized her immediately

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

😂

[@saheemwani]

Cried hard when they hug. Showed my partner and he cried too. So much love can't fit in the heart; it overflows from the eyes.

[@winterweib]

You have a wonderful partner. How blessed you are ❤ All my very best wishes for you both and your future! Greets from the Capital City of Germany.

[@saheemwani]

@@winterweib Thank you very much! Greetings and best wishes to you too ❤

[@revparravager3184]

so love is salt water? Dang we better tell all the Marine Biologists about what they are REALLY swimming in... heh jk

[@TheChrislewis1989]

Doubt it but okay lol

[@M3E92V8]

lmfaooooo

[@joet7136]

This video and the one where the old man visits his old chimpanzee friend are tear-jerkers.

[@speaksthis]

Simply beautiful. I'm so disappointed in humans as a species.

[@lynby2108]

I can’t even image the sheer horror of life in a laboratory. I’m so glad to see these animals rescued.

[@AbdulHameed-bw4cg]

OMG! 18 years seperation and they remember her... Wish we human beings were that thankful too.

[@umageddon]

Abdul Hameed ?? Lots of people are ......

[@leyendazz8613]

The fact that you don't, doesn't mean the rest of us aren't thankful

[@mwillblade]

Everyone is not a thankless person like you Abdul.

[@mullaoslo]

@@idk-db6jt and humans don't??

[@rizkidwi5180]

My ex just need 2 month to forget me

[@joycebelgrave429]

The chimp hugging Linda got emotional when she started crying. It's a beautiful story and i hope these chimps will be well taken care of.

[@thebossman80s]

They are such noble creatures that we are so lucky to share this planet with, every generation is as precious and rare as the last. That counts for all life

[@jpman9795]

Dang, that chimp gave her a huge smile when she first came up. Then hugged her like she was an old friend she hadn't seen in years. It looked just like two humans interacting with each other after years of being apart. Wow, very cool. Can't say chimps aren't intelligent thats for sure.

[@noahdodge6156]

Smiling is how chimps express fear they do not have the same body language that we do. Humans smile to express joy. Chimps smile to express fear.

[@chiknkeinnugeget6755]

@@noahdodge6156 mmm yes a big hug because they were scared

[@ReservoirPunk]

@@noahdodge6156 that just isn't true😂 Shows signs of fear as she immediately reaches out for a hug? Yeah, she seemed full of fear in that moment😂

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@noahdodge6156 always got to have someone like you in the comment section that knows every damn thing

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@chiknkeinnugeget6755 😂😂😂 Great response

[@billyray5232]

I'm a 37 year old man and this brought a tear to my eye....beautiful animals.

[@roadaroom386]

Bill Montgomery right? I'm over here crying like a baby.

[@atifbashir4238]

Bill Montgomery im a '41' year old man, and 'im' crying! ah jeez!

[@dr.feelgood9177]

it was touching man.i think im more emotionally sensitive towards animals.

[@vordt4139]

Not a single doubt in my mind that those sweet babies remember the horrible times in those cages.

[@colinsmith6116]

That's fantastic, especially seeing the chimp hugging the lady just like a member of her own family would do. They have earned their freedom so let's hope they live a long and happy life....and the people who run this sanctuary.

[@sessionswithsimon7391]

I think I've figured out why we as humans get quite emotional when watching this kind of "reunion" videos. Be it with troops coming home, or like this one with animals. It's because we eternally long for universal unity; to belong, to be at true peace. And when we bare witness to moments like this, it re-instills within our souls that longing for unity... a hug which ends division. And love, the one thing that can truly heal and set you free from the oppression and the greed of those who just want to watch the world burn. It may sound deep, but I truly believe it is the truth. Love is key to it all.

[@kaneturner21]

Sessions with Simon truly longing for anything else other than peace is corrupting within our social construct. That’s why religion is so captivating to us, we see it as a guide to that peace. Unfortunately, there is no specific guide to that peace.

[@kananilewenilovo7726]

Sessions with Simon I’m crying reading this to emotional rn lmaooo

[@morgank.609]

Kanani Lewenilovo lmao me too. My sappy ass 😅

[@terrimead1003]

Well said!

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Yes, love covers ALL

[@rustyshackelford3718]

240 pound truck mechanic tears streaming down my face watching this... so beautiful to see

[@rastabuggie7239]

U big poo-c, man up....damn I'm crying too...hang in there bud.

[@dampsomsatan]

same here dude

[@kemo2547]

James Scalzo lmao

[@koreajapan03]

It shows u are a kind man

[@briancox628]

I thought you killed bugs Dale.

[@LisaCampbell-de5hx]

The love and respect those beautiful beings show is amazing. ❤❤

[@ryanmcgrath339]

The part when they both held out there hand and cuddled Linda was very emotional. Why can't scientist open there eyes and realise that no animal should be used in testing or locked up

[@jotarokujo3940]

4:03 Swing just reaching out her like "Ayyyyy whats good"

[@mateohorvat686]

HAHAHAHAH

[@spicyladyhunter]

like he's about to give you a haircut lmfaoo

[@fwhw]

the way their hands reach out to her IM HONESTLY CRYING 😭😭😭

[@durkadur27]

My dog does this same trick =)

[@whocares11222]

I'm crying too. Its okay

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

😭😭😭

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@durkadur27 That's even more amazing when an animal remembers someone after that many years

[@KiatHuang]

The trust and love between them is just beautiful. The tough early lives of those chimps seems to be written on their faces.

[@dundeeutility4899]

The older one looked like he was crying 😢 good to see they had a good life in the end 👍💯

[@pippalux1994]

God I cried so much... when she is talking to him saying if you remember me . You must remember the lab etc and you can see the chimps face computing it all as if he understands her.. heart warming this 😘😘

[@bradster67]

Rebekah c xxx I agree. He does appear that he understands her. It is very obvious that the chimps recognize who she is. Very sweet video.

[@shawnjones7512]

I liked the part where one was at the dock smiling waiting on her.

[@whizkiddreloaded]

Too many onions in my room.

[@josephkeeley4898]

+Alessandro Piersanti I saw one three months ago, probably whats making me cry

[@lbthingsstuffmore9513]

Me too...😭😭💝💝

[@mkpratt58]

And dust.... lotsa bloody dust in my eyes

[@lauremurkuns7059]

No shit, so damn touching. What a beautiful thing to witness.❤

[@DemonTime08]

And they say they're just animals man these are our cousins and we experiment on them so sad these things shouldn't happen it's a shame what we are to this planet and everything on it we are a burden and a parasite.

[@normacotter3377]

This makes me so happy I cried. I love all great apes. They are so beautiful and sweet and intelligent

[@damonkennysr.4775]

I’ve have watched this video several times and still makes me tear up. Thank you for the video

[@SarahSmith-df7ny]

When he smiled and hugged her 😭😭😭😭 such a beautiful moment

[@gab7683]

It's been 25 years yet they still remember her! 🥺

[@jharris3759]

Yep, she abandoned them for 25 years.

[@gamertag9304]

J Harris chill

[@dajanicki]

Chimps actually have better memory than humans do.

[@lucykatty9897]

@@425HP action speaks more than words dumbass

[@lucykatty9897]

@@425HP is that a joke? wait let me check

[@greerwilson9623]

The chimps are beautiful and visibly moved to see her, but that woman has a beautiful soul. What a way to live your life, with pure love and kindness shown to fellow living beings. I’m really impressed just watching her connection after all these years. Beautiful stuff and a reminder of the higher things in life ❤️

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day??

[@sjtom57]

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye nothing will.

[@itsme-mj9ic]

This actually made me cry. I don’t cry often but the way they hugged was so human, I connected. Damn.

[@theguywhooutpizzadthehut.9441]

With your profile you should have said”that’s enough to make a grown man cry,and that’s ok”

[@Noel-Bliss]

Icon checks out.. same

[@strategicthinker8899]

Well yeah they are our cousins. We have the same ancestor.

[@425HP]

Way to go sheep. Let's see, How can I do something that will make me accepted by other sheep, without doing anything. I know cry.

[@evinkleinman6052]

It me I agree with you!😊🐒🐵

[@Jungy_Mungerson]

"yes I remember you, now clean my back"

[@continuouslylearning6152]

I caught that butt shot lmaooo

[@thatrunawayguy3555]

LMFAO 😂💀

[@emmab9143]

I think turning their back is a sign of trust, that they are trusting you not to attack them when they aren’t looking.

[@christianstanton7033]

@Alvin Walters Emma was right.

[@luciusmaximuuus4406]

Ajajajajajaj

[@irun_mon]

I come here once a year and still cry everytime

[@smileandsaycheese44]

Thank you for all you did.

[@Prizzy999]

I come back here every time I need to restore my faith in humanity. And every time I cry. And crying heals me. What magnificent creatures.

[@ZeqHDx]

Damn I'm normally pretty tough when it comes to emotions but not gonna lie I got tears as soon as that chimp reached out for her on the boat. 25 years!! It's insane that they've remembered her, must show how great of an impact she had for the lives of these animals. May she receive all the luck and blessings in the world ❤

[@dcarty]

I think you forget how closely chimps are related to us.

[@almadeluz501]

It’s easy to dodge and escape emotions, what’s tough is to actually feel emotions and let them happen without fear.

[@almadeluz501]

YazziJazzi oh shit, I just saw you said the same thing right after I commented... nice hahaha. Ya know this got me thinkin now... maybe men are rulers of the world and woman were and kinda still are suppressed, because men are not the tough ones in reality. The shit woman have had to endure as far as being in power... shows immense strength on our part. A strength worthy of acknowledgement when compared to men enduring the same suppression and abuse in war, for an example... To endure such a war and suppression and imbalance..... it shows the easy and fear ridden path many men took to gain “power” all to that gender exclusively.... woman will rise and be in power eventually, I’m sure of it. And I got a feeling they’re gonna do damn good.. There are crap people in both genders of course... but woman are somethin else ya know? And of course we need men to balance that... but anyways, yepp aha. I’m rambling. Cool shit.. ha

[@noelalexisshaw-nas-noz5142]

Same here brother and Amen to that, such a wonderful impact on the lives of those chimps, yet such anger that it was humans that inflicted the hurt pain and torture to begin with. Much love and peace my friend.

[@TupacAShakurAfeni]

Zeq, find Christian the lion. I watched it once and can never watch it again. So heart warming it just broke me all the way down.

[@hezbb]

Probably watched this 12 times. 12 times : "Do you remember me?" 12 times: Doll grins and reaches out. 12 times: I start crying.

[@bentnickel7487]

How can you not cry when you know they love her.

[@ms1499]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!!!!!

[@Little-She-Devil]

Beautifull to see that they recognize their friends they consider to be family. Even after many years they still remember.

[@amandarobles6847]

There like can that boat go any faster. Bring it in family. You can see they remember all she did for them. Can you imagine the feeling of setting them free and seeing them years later just living life. Growing old outside in fresh air. What i love about this place is they knew they could never be truly wild so they made an island for them. Away from harm. Doll definitely remembered the lab. You can see it in her eyes. She was happy to see her. But you can see she remembered the pain.

[@hiphiphoogray]

4:55 the way he acts in this clip... it really feels like he understands her and just.. damn 🥺

[@tiggywinkle5630]

I know, like when she is talking to him about when he became sick and she carried him off the island to get better, he really looks like he is recalling and remembering those times, understanding what she is saying. Just so heart breaking.

[@staciesheppard2048]

I thought so, too. He nods at the first question and it seems he's recalling being ill when she asks the second.

[@HamFriedR1ce]

He acting like a grnpa getting ww2 flashbacks😔

[@nightfury1591]

Even chimps remember someone who loves them, not like my ex-girlfriend.

[@setnomA]

Dayum pimp. Forget her

[@schambal9315]

F

[@Stefzilla420]

Hahah hilarious

[@bhlacks]

Found quite an amount of such comments in these kind of animal videos. Love each and every one of those comments.

[@carleighrice8891]

She's isn't worth remembering.

[@wendycorbett2291]

I've watched this video so many times. It never gets old & when she realizes who she is was priceless no matter how many times I see this I always cry never fails...you can see the pure love & happiness she feels seeing her friend the one that helped her saved her she absolutely loves that woman!!! So beautiful I'm glad I came across this video a few yes back it has been one of my most repeated videos lol they are such amazingly dmart, kind & gentle, but only if they trust you & that takes courage from both sides its beautiful to see...thank you for sharing this video!!!

[@scooterose100]

Me too, can’t help but cry.

[@tsbrowne6787]

That smile, the hugs - I melted!!

[@stinkingeagle3696]

Holy shit 18 years and they still remember

[@stinkingeagle3696]

25*

[@wakuluriel4363]

Stinking Eagle36. yes they are smart but the heart really remembers her.

[@1THEASSASIN]

Stinking Eagle36 never hit them,they will revenge.

[@Ellie-dl9pr]

Stinking Eagle36 Animals are amazing.❤️

[@doncarlo9345]

imagine if you bully them and after 18 years you meet them.

[@Robbie_S]

Their eyes are like that of a Grandfather who has seen so many depressing things in his life, yet seems so quiet and humble. I know that look, I saw that on my own grandpa's face. Chimps are perfect reflections of human emotions. Ofcourse I couldn't watch it without tears in my eyes. Thank God I did, I still got some emotions left in my heart. I hope it still does. Beautiful reunion which couldn't be more better and real.

[@Random-yd7oh]

so true

[@russellschriener3381]

Brought tears to my eyes... glad the chimps have survived in the sanctuary... " they are entitled and deserve the opportunity" to survive

[@jackf1830]

Never ceases to amaze me, or bring a tear to my eye for that matter. An absolutely incredible moment.

[@eonronhaydon]

It's amazing how the chimps remember her despite almost 2 decades of no contact. Chimps truly are our nearest relative. I believe they think and feel emotions like we humans do.

[@christianh4723]

@@chilidog3518 What the fuck? That's not true at all, primates share a lot of DNA similarities with pigs, but we aren't more closely related to them genetically. Pigs don't even have the gal-transferase gene that is exclusive to primates, humans included. As far as emotions, very few animals express what are *true* complex emotions, and these are usually the animals that are self-aware. That being said, plenty of other animals experience basic emotions that are tied to environmental stimuli like fear, excitement, anger, or love.

[@saikrishsai21]

Omg emotions like humans??? We don't even have emotions

[@pomponi0]

@Nick Fiscina Yeah, but they go to war and males have an instinctive drive to beat the shit out of whoever is on top. They're not evil, though, we just happen to share a lot of their bad temper.

[@pomponi0]

@cr87129 Same ancestor*

[@MrSaucyBeans]

4:27 The way that the swing holds the back of her head to bring her in close to hers is so beautiful, these animals care so much about this lady.

[@judittabi8833]

Thank you very much!

[@changmark]

Most heartwarming thing I've seen in a while. Thanks for sharing this.

[@recursionexe8327]

When you run into your 3rd grade teacher as a grownup

[@cfdby4784]

My 2nd grade teacher was a real bitch i would have punched her in the face lol. Too bad she was with her husband

[@vicevisions6782]

@@cfdby4784 damn bro what’d she do?😂

[@SheriffOutlaw]

normally I don't cry but this breaking down my reserve. this right here....

[@SammyzBeauty]

HahHa so sweet when she looked at her and smiled that part made me cry .. 😢😢

[@niallbrady8198]

This is so poignant and thought provoking. They remember and recognise this great lady, even after all the years. Makes me wonder who's the more civilised. Truly inspiring ☺

[@bigconan]

I had to stop watching it while at work...My eyes kept watering up...Just couldn't take it...I managed to finish it later..

[@joycegibbs5267]

I don't think we even need to say do we?

[@Darkside-sk3nj]

amazing stuff that re union wasnt it. i can only imagine what the chimps are feeling to. the woman should be very very proud of the work she done there.

[@PacoOtis]

Magnificent! Thanks for sharing! The world needs more people like you. Best of luck!

[@ginadillon2072]

Heartwarming and thank you Linda for your care and love.

[@Peepsyx3]

Imagine living in a cage all of your life and finally having someone rescue you and give you a second chance at life. This had me crying like a baby..