The incredible reaction of a dying chimpanzee to the voice of an old acquaintance

This is Mom, a 59-year-old chimpanzee who was the matriarch of the colony at the Royal Burgers' Zoo Zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands. This place is known for pioneering research related to the behavior of primates. Back in April 2016, it became clear that the animal was approaching the end of its life. She was sick and could not eat. After learning the sad news, co-founder of the organization and professor of behavioral biology Jan van Hoff came to visit Mom and say goodbye to her. They have been familiar since 1972 and had a special connection.

Mom, weak and almost immobilized, at first did not recognize her old friend. But just look what happened a couple of minutes later, when the chimpanzee remembered the man, this is a real miracle and incredibly touching moments!