Emotional Reunion with Chimpanzees

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  • 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.

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  • @tywalker5550
    @tywalker5550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13843

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

    • @jeaangulo
      @jeaangulo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Yeah that was amazing!!

    • @sunray8136
      @sunray8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      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_
      @cloooo_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      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
      @sunray8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @paulpalmtree9295
      @paulpalmtree9295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @beeninthisfandomlongerthan9500
    @beeninthisfandomlongerthan9500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20597

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

    • @ryana.7070
      @ryana.7070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +453

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

    • @lance694
      @lance694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +576

      "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
      @chaosincarna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@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
      @lance694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @gabbie3557
      @gabbie3557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ummmm whoooo

  • @hbrailsford8429
    @hbrailsford8429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    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
      @AdvocatingMamaBear 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too! 🥲

    • @katarzynaidzikowska4209
      @katarzynaidzikowska4209 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Prizzy999
      @Prizzy999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here.

    • @EZ_Case
      @EZ_Case 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @WJCTechyman
      @WJCTechyman 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @reuterromain1054
    @reuterromain1054 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

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

    • @billblaski9523
      @billblaski9523 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @MoonSpinners
      @MoonSpinners 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      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
      @vyhozshu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @neetea2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Until you meet one in the wild lol

    • @BrownsvilleBaby_Est
      @BrownsvilleBaby_Est 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @edwardlomaseng9120
    @edwardlomaseng9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5777

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

    • @lilaluna379
      @lilaluna379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

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

    • @tbt780
      @tbt780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      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
      @peterpeterson3385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @marblesrichard
      @marblesrichard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      She was not the one that treated them badly

    • @peratattica
      @peratattica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wtf she even take care of them

  • @barrylyndon2727
    @barrylyndon2727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4651

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

    • @MachSea
      @MachSea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @theovon6254
      @theovon6254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

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

    • @XxSupernatural21xX
      @XxSupernatural21xX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      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
      @needforspeedgaming7148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @51Saffron
      @51Saffron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @ThePorridgeGobbler
    @ThePorridgeGobbler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    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
      @stevebull4578 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
    @sharonswift8668 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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

  • @tenderlemon3318
    @tenderlemon3318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3906

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

    • @JohnRohoboth
      @JohnRohoboth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      looks like a Detroit high school

    • @camctrail
      @camctrail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@JohnRohoboth the fuck is that supposed to mean?

    • @moshpitsonly2778
      @moshpitsonly2778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Johns uhhhh 😳

    • @dmastermanga
      @dmastermanga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JohnRohoboth Hol Up

    • @disabledgoose8264
      @disabledgoose8264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kolya-The-Vodka-Guzzler haha based

  • @ROC14088
    @ROC14088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4909

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

    • @guarjamelanistic5716
      @guarjamelanistic5716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jayjay3818
      @jayjay3818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@guarjamelanistic5716 probably koko

    • @joycegibbs5267
      @joycegibbs5267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      what humans put animals through is hard to bear sometimes.

    • @daisyelmir1289
      @daisyelmir1289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @Punched0
      @Punched0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @HannibalKantter
    @HannibalKantter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    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
      @Holland1994D ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Xown3dX74
      @Xown3dX74 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @Cybercabra
      @Cybercabra ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @shirueto748
      @shirueto748 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @Reece-Mincher3601 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @ginaschissler9887
    @ginaschissler9887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    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
      @technojunkindatrunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ginaschissler9887
      @ginaschissler9887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @technojunkindatrunk
      @technojunkindatrunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @canecorsomolosser3294 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tnkx for posting😔👋

  • @Supermonkey22
    @Supermonkey22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2673

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

    • @cjgrand9578
      @cjgrand9578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @Jeanclaude.365
      @Jeanclaude.365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @treymanning2496
      @treymanning2496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @edwardwilliams671
      @edwardwilliams671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      E R jesus

    • @gofiwagalase3178
      @gofiwagalase3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @E R wtf 😭😭😂😂😂😂

  • @CascadianRanger
    @CascadianRanger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3337

    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
      @FlushtheSystem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

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

    • @Jake5537t
      @Jake5537t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@FlushtheSystem
      Ikr

    • @noahdodge6156
      @noahdodge6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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
      @theomardell5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

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

    • @FlushtheSystem
      @FlushtheSystem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@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.

  • @markgaz4747
    @markgaz4747 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @Sandeep07Vishwakarma
    @Sandeep07Vishwakarma ปีที่แล้ว +62

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

    • @kristinholsapple2587
      @kristinholsapple2587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Sandeep07Vishwakarma
      @Sandeep07Vishwakarma ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kristinholsapple2587... 🥺

    • @kristinholsapple2587
      @kristinholsapple2587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Sandeep07Vishwakarma
      Awww thank you

    • @Sandeep07Vishwakarma
      @Sandeep07Vishwakarma 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @maplekeener5204
    @maplekeener5204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5619

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

    • @mandycowey7635
      @mandycowey7635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Bloody hell that's me crying again

    • @sam7748
      @sam7748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mandycowey7635 Same here. COMPASSION!

    • @kukungdeeka
      @kukungdeeka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Onion in my eyes

    • @katharinaritte8160
      @katharinaritte8160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So did I!

    • @zhishihuangdi98
      @zhishihuangdi98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Well usually display of teeth is exhibition of aggression

  • @ilakha111
    @ilakha111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3246

    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
      @durkadur27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

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

    • @statesman01
      @statesman01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

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

    • @s.leemccauley7302
      @s.leemccauley7302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @kimberleyharris8300
      @kimberleyharris8300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      @@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
      @evo2542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@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.

  • @jukusho
    @jukusho ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

    • @YodaOnABender
      @YodaOnABender ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dakota8269okay?

    • @degatagauwatie4073
      @degatagauwatie4073 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @survivor648
    @survivor648 ปีที่แล้ว +71

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

  • @thewhite8782
    @thewhite8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2347

    TH-cam algorithm after 5 years:
    "Let's make this grown man cry!"

    • @gilliansernich9267
      @gilliansernich9267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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
      @ptsm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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
      @bethsori7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @jennv.s.o.p1603
      @jennv.s.o.p1603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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
      @kaidenwoolley7035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😬

  • @amyjordan7882
    @amyjordan7882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2613

    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
      @IXCproductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      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
      @durkadur27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      inb4 you see chimps eating baby monkeys

    • @KayleeGridleyLimitless
      @KayleeGridleyLimitless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @TheDesigneramit
      @TheDesigneramit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here i got teqrs in my eyes 😭😭

    • @mr.meowgi9876
      @mr.meowgi9876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @lzrd8460
    @lzrd8460 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @TheBettaBet
    @TheBettaBet ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @thecrow9026
    @thecrow9026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2560

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

    • @seankrkovich2869
      @seankrkovich2869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Just don't feed it cake

    • @Noel-Bliss
      @Noel-Bliss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I hope you win

    • @sabinabegum4644
      @sabinabegum4644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@seankrkovich2869 why not?

    • @seankrkovich2869
      @seankrkovich2869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@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
      @sabinabegum4644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @totokassan7131
    @totokassan7131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1775

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

    • @TheGiselleBella
      @TheGiselleBella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I including no freedom for 6yrs!

    • @rollerbladinggeek5507
      @rollerbladinggeek5507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Deep for those of us less deep

    • @valterpavoni7194
      @valterpavoni7194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @norakennedy4670
    @norakennedy4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @ChrisLFFL
    @ChrisLFFL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @golden_hyung_jin227
    @golden_hyung_jin227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2807

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

    • @finvinkm
      @finvinkm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The most human is very vicious.

    • @mandystop1077
      @mandystop1077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@finvinkm
      *are*

    • @noeliaalardin
      @noeliaalardin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Armyyyy

    • @mandystop1077
      @mandystop1077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@noeliaalardin
      Yeah yeah
      Army is everywhere
      Nothing new here

    • @noeliaalardin
      @noeliaalardin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mandystop1077 ikr I'm also army

  • @EBUNNY2012
    @EBUNNY2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1553

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

    • @waschkarte3989
      @waschkarte3989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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
      @frodobaggins6684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @nemesispaiva2588
      @nemesispaiva2588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Memory and Love,good feelings.

    • @GiacoC
      @GiacoC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @rollerbladinggeek5507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @chantelles5841
    @chantelles5841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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

  • @thehominid5191
    @thehominid5191 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Doll started almost crying as she whimpered, so wholesome

  • @DontEatFibre
    @DontEatFibre 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2487

    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
      @AquamentusZero 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Damaruth True words.

    • @nofrigginidea3728
      @nofrigginidea3728 8 ปีที่แล้ว +79

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

    • @DontEatFibre
      @DontEatFibre 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      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
      @nofrigginidea3728 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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
      @DontEatFibre 8 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      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.

  • @thegrumpylobster2937
    @thegrumpylobster2937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1473

    Man somebody is cutting some huge onions in here

    • @aen5586
      @aen5586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s Namjoon

    • @sheilamesa1533
      @sheilamesa1533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @modernfckinman
      @modernfckinman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Grumpy Lobster tell me about it

    • @winwati357
      @winwati357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zz

    • @IONAPINKMOXIE
      @IONAPINKMOXIE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Noneya2023
    @Noneya2023 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @ramasubramanian3122
    @ramasubramanian3122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @klj2382
    @klj2382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1541

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

    • @Pow3llMorgan
      @Pow3llMorgan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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
      @borgman6672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's the part I can't stand.

    • @christianh4723
      @christianh4723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @AgnesMK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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
      @Pow3llMorgan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@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?

  • @autumnleaves5728
    @autumnleaves5728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2002

    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!

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @Karolm1964
    @Karolm1964 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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. ❤

  • @angrysammo
    @angrysammo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +668

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

    • @ingodwetrust8195
      @ingodwetrust8195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙏😔

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Emptier words have never been spoken.

    • @Yumyum-yo6op
      @Yumyum-yo6op 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@425HP .

  • @saheemwani
    @saheemwani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1378

    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
      @winterweib 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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
      @saheemwani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @revparravager3184
      @revparravager3184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @TheChrislewis1989
      @TheChrislewis1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Doubt it but okay lol

    • @M3E92V8
      @M3E92V8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmfaooooo

  • @CalebCascioMusic
    @CalebCascioMusic ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @brucegarrix9805
    @brucegarrix9805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1412

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

  • @autry33
    @autry33 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1512

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

    • @mindhaze
      @mindhaze 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @autry33
      @autry33 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @alartblotheram5373
      @alartblotheram5373 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +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
      @autry33 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @TemujinKhan8
      @TemujinKhan8 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      +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.

  • @LisaCampbell-de5hx
    @LisaCampbell-de5hx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @damonkennysr.4775
    @damonkennysr.4775 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @rustyshackelford3718
    @rustyshackelford3718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1039

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

    • @rastabuggie7239
      @rastabuggie7239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @dampsomsatan
      @dampsomsatan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same here dude

    • @kemo2547
      @kemo2547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Scalzo lmao

    • @koreajapan03
      @koreajapan03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It shows u are a kind man

    • @briancox628
      @briancox628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought you killed bugs Dale.

  • @AbdulHameed-bw4cg
    @AbdulHameed-bw4cg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2264

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

    • @umageddon
      @umageddon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

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

    • @leyendazz8613
      @leyendazz8613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @mwillblade
      @mwillblade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Everyone is not a thankless person like you Abdul.

    • @mullaoslo
      @mullaoslo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @rizkidwi5180
      @rizkidwi5180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My ex just need 2 month to forget me

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @wendycorbett2291
    @wendycorbett2291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @scooterose100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, can’t help but cry.

  • @witchassbitch3
    @witchassbitch3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +469

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

  • @novaczrs3295
    @novaczrs3295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1780

    “take care of an animal for 7 days and they will remember you for 7 years, take car of humans for 7 days, they’ll betray you the next day”

    • @njwinterburn
      @njwinterburn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      who said that

    • @Special_Tactics_Force_Unit
      @Special_Tactics_Force_Unit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      If that were true on the scale you think it is, we wouldn't have made it out of the trees ourselves. You live in a bitter world in your head if that's what you think about people.

    • @pascalpaps3139
      @pascalpaps3139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@Special_Tactics_Force_Unit Humans are nothing more then intelligent omnivores that can manipulate objects. If we were full carnivores then we would be compairable to hyenas, wolves, tigers. We got the abillity to work together as a team but so does Hyenas. Ever seen Hyenas hunt? Perfect teamwork when hunting until its time to eat. We're nothing more then animals who can work together when its in our own benefit and betray eachother when the other person isnt benefitial anymore.

    • @secondpath5148
      @secondpath5148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@pascalpaps3139 unfortunately for you it's not all black and white.
      Animals aren't capable of our level of intelligent thought. It's been proven numerous times. We are capable of things that no animal has ever been. Hyenas are gifted scavengers-yes. But when was the last time you saw a Hyena fire a gun? When was the last time you saw a wolf build a city? When was the last time you saw a tiger use electricity?
      Humans are complex creatures. You're trying to boil us down to treacherous, evil beings.
      Perhaps the humans you've interacted with made you think this, but humans aren't evil- humans are flawed.
      Humans are capable of genuine love and compassion. If we weren't we wouldn't mourn the deaths of people close to us. We wouldn't marry or care about our mothers and fathers.
      Animals don't have the same level of thought. Can an Animal love and be loyal to you? Perhaps. Maybe he remembers when you fed him or protected him. Maybe he sees you as a member of his pack or family unit. Humans and Animas have existed for many, many centuries. And in the earliest days of humanity humans hunted animals and hunted alongside animals.
      If you've never seen the full extent of human compassion then I pity you. But stop trying to act like every human is evil.

    • @pascalpaps3139
      @pascalpaps3139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@secondpath5148 Anything you said from "Animals aren't capable" to "Tiger use electricity" is the exact same thing I said when I said "Humans are nothing more then INTELLIGENT omnivores that can MANIPULATE OBJECTS". So basically you agreed with me there. If not then I agree with you on that part.
      I'm not trying to boil us (entirely) down to evil beings. I said if we were FULL carnivores THEN we would be COMPLETE evil beings indeed.
      Humans are capable of love and compassion, so are other primates.
      "Humans and animals existed..." Humans ARE animals period! It's not because we can rationalize and ponder about the meaning of life that we are different from them.
      The truth is that we are all animals rather you like it or not. Put somebody in a life or death situation and you will see how quickly the animal inside comes out. When a father has 5 children and he passed away, observe how his children will behave when its time to cash in the inheritance. And I guess you can pity me because i never met a genuine decent person in my life. If you can find that unicorn then please let me contact him/her.

  • @Vintagecharm57
    @Vintagecharm57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So beautiful. That huge smile, then the hugs! Heart melting.

  • @chrispraz877
    @chrispraz877 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God bless this woman, and these beautiful creatures she saved. I've watched this more than once over the years, and it never ceases to make me happy to see this video.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kay2kid
    @kay2kid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    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

  • @gab7683
    @gab7683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +895

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

    • @jharris3759
      @jharris3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yep, she abandoned them for 25 years.

    • @gamertag9304
      @gamertag9304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      J Harris chill

    • @dajanicki
      @dajanicki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Chimps actually have better memory than humans do.

    • @lucykatty9897
      @lucykatty9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@425HP action speaks more than words dumbass

    • @lucykatty9897
      @lucykatty9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @thebossman80s
    @thebossman80s ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @amykunkle3599
    @amykunkle3599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up in South Florida and took many field trips to Lion Country Safari. This animal sanctuary is amazingly beautiful. I love hearing about stories like this, it's even more exciting to remember being there. It would have been early 1980's. Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @fwhw
    @fwhw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +331

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

  • @jpman9795
    @jpman9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    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
      @noahdodge6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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
      @chiknkeinnugeget6755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

    • @ReservoirPunk
      @ReservoirPunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@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
      @sarasweightlossjourney1432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @sarasweightlossjourney1432
      @sarasweightlossjourney1432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chiknkeinnugeget6755 😂😂😂 Great response

  • @normacotter3377
    @normacotter3377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sessionswithsimon7391
    @sessionswithsimon7391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1985

    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
      @kaneturner21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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
      @kananilewenilovo7726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @morgank.609
      @morgank.609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kanani Lewenilovo lmao me too. My sappy ass 😅

    • @terrimead1003
      @terrimead1003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said!

    • @lashawnablanton4649
      @lashawnablanton4649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, love covers ALL

  • @billyray5232
    @billyray5232 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

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

    • @roadaroom386
      @roadaroom386 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @atifbashir4238
      @atifbashir4238 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @dr.feelgood9177
      @dr.feelgood9177 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @smileandsaycheese44
    @smileandsaycheese44 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all you did.

  • @greerwilson9623
    @greerwilson9623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @edithbannerman4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pippalux1994
    @pippalux1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    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
      @bradster67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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
      @shawnjones7512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @ZeqHDx
    @ZeqHDx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    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
      @dcarty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @almadeluz501
      @almadeluz501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @almadeluz501
      @almadeluz501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @noelalexisshaw-nas-noz5142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @TupacAShakurAfeni 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @colinsmith6116
    @colinsmith6116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Little-She-Devil
    @Little-She-Devil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @stinkingeagle3696
    @stinkingeagle3696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    Holy shit 18 years and they still remember

    • @stinkingeagle3696
      @stinkingeagle3696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      25*

    • @wakuluriel4363
      @wakuluriel4363 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @1THEASSASIN
      @1THEASSASIN 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stinking Eagle36 never hit them,they will revenge.

    • @Ellie-dl9pr
      @Ellie-dl9pr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stinking Eagle36 Animals are amazing.❤️

    • @doncarlo9345
      @doncarlo9345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @nightfury1591
    @nightfury1591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1904

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

    • @setnomA
      @setnomA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Dayum pimp. Forget her

    • @schambal9315
      @schambal9315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      F

    • @Stefzilla420
      @Stefzilla420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahah hilarious

    • @bhlacks
      @bhlacks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @carleighrice8891
      @carleighrice8891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      She's isn't worth remembering.

  • @tsbrowne6787
    @tsbrowne6787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That smile, the hugs - I melted!!

  • @jackf1830
    @jackf1830 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SheriffOutlaw
    @SheriffOutlaw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +570

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

    • @SammyzBeauty
      @SammyzBeauty 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @niallbrady8198
      @niallbrady8198 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
      @bigconan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @joycegibbs5267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Darkside-sk3nj
      @Darkside-sk3nj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @itsme-mj9ic
    @itsme-mj9ic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1135

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

    • @theguywhooutpizzadthehut.9441
      @theguywhooutpizzadthehut.9441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @Noel-Bliss
      @Noel-Bliss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Icon checks out.. same

    • @strategicthinker8899
      @strategicthinker8899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @evinkleinman6052 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It me I agree with you!😊🐒🐵

  • @D-AnimalsReunited-oc4be
    @D-AnimalsReunited-oc4be 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can't believe how warmly they welcomed and hugged her

  • @changmark
    @changmark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Robbie_S
    @Robbie_S 5 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    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.

  • @lynby2108
    @lynby2108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +531

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

  • @leonthompson3433
    @leonthompson3433 ปีที่แล้ว

    I come back and watch this occasionally and every time it brings a tear to my eye, It's beautiful.

  • @christymitchell4763
    @christymitchell4763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U can clearly c the happiness in their faces, it’s truly remarkable

  • @hiphiphoogray
    @hiphiphoogray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +390

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

    • @tiggywinkle5630
      @tiggywinkle5630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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
      @staciesheppard2048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @HamFriedR1ce
      @HamFriedR1ce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He acting like a grnpa getting ww2 flashbacks😔

  • @Jungy_Mungerson
    @Jungy_Mungerson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +747

    "yes I remember you, now clean my back"

  • @mr2law
    @mr2law ปีที่แล้ว

    Linda you are heaven send! Thanks so much for all your work!

  • @joet7136
    @joet7136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @eonronhaydon
    @eonronhaydon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    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
      @christianh4723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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
      @saikrishsai21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @pomponi0
      @pomponi0 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
      @pomponi0 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @cr87129 Same ancestor*

  • @whizkiddreloaded
    @whizkiddreloaded 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2312

    Too many onions in my room.

    • @josephkeeley4898
      @josephkeeley4898 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @lbthingsstuffmore9513
      @lbthingsstuffmore9513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too...😭😭💝💝

    • @mkpratt58
      @mkpratt58 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @lauremurkuns7059
      @lauremurkuns7059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @DemonTime08
      @DemonTime08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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.

  • @Prizzy999
    @Prizzy999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @judyhoffman1359
    @judyhoffman1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your story! Bless you for your love and commitment! They look so happy!

  • @wandastatton6964
    @wandastatton6964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok I am crying !!thank you for taking care and gave them the love :-)

  • @hezbb
    @hezbb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +417

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

    • @bentnickel7487
      @bentnickel7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ms1499
      @ms1499 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not crying, you’re crying!!!!!

  • @emeraldfire8168
    @emeraldfire8168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    I started crying when the chimp hugged her. My husband said I need to quit watching these videos but I just can't. Just love them. Thank you for sharing.

    • @shatner99
      @shatner99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Red wine and these videos,

    • @regianeferreira370
      @regianeferreira370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shatner99 ir j

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure you did. Your husband is 100% right. Get a grip on reality.

    • @hamnashariqqq
      @hamnashariqqq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@425HP what in the world is wrong with you?

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hamnashariqqq Nothing, What the fuck is wrong with you??

  • @carolpountney7627
    @carolpountney7627 ปีที่แล้ว

    After all those years! It brought tears to my eyes to see their greeting for Linda.😮. Kindness is rewarded😊

  • @rick718
    @rick718 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This made me cry tears of joy thank you for your loving compassion in helping these chimps

  • @jotarokujo3940
    @jotarokujo3940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +331

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

  • @charlesware5767
    @charlesware5767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Too beautiful. Animals can be so pure and loving. Lessons to be learned by man.

    • @mandykillriff6854
      @mandykillriff6854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Charles Ware they also murder, slaughter and eat their young. so no....

    • @Megan-ir3ze
      @Megan-ir3ze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lessons to be learned by animals. Not humans.

    • @dudleylandsberg1747
      @dudleylandsberg1747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@mandykillriff6854 and so do humans

    • @Ivzu
      @Ivzu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mandykillriff6854 Genocide is human concept.

    • @christianh4723
      @christianh4723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yeah, let's not romanticize anything here. Humans can be just as forgiving and loving, and chimps can also be violent and cruel. They've been observed murdering each other, slaughtering entire rival troops, singling out and violently bullying weak members of their troops, etc...
      Take the good with the bad and realize that they are just complex animals, like we are. They share 99% of our DNA, after all.

  • @larkmurry7808
    @larkmurry7808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you and bless you...

  • @KiatHuang
    @KiatHuang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ArmyStay0T70T8
    @ArmyStay0T70T8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Yeah I'm in tears..now you cant tell me animals dont forget the people who treat them with dignaty and respect. Whoever thinks they dont has no heart.