ANIMALS
Dying chimpanzee recognizes old friend
Haber Merkezi 11:22 October 23, 2017 Yeni Şafak
Footage shows a 59-year-old female ape, curled up in a ball at Royal Burgers Zoo in Netherlands. She was refusing food from keepers until being visited by Professor Jan van Hooff, whom she had known since 1972. The chimpanzee appears delighted as she smiles, touches his face, holds the back of his neck and brings his head down to hers. Watch as she reacts with joy after recognizing the professor, her old friend.