Updated 28 June 2025 at 16:55 IST
New Delhi: In a world craving warmth, sometimes a hug says it all. A video that will restore your faith in kindness is winning hearts online, capturing the moment a man feeds bananas to a group of chimpanzees in a water-filled area, likely a sanctuary or natural habitat. The footage shows the chimpanzees, including a dominant one, responding with surprising affection, creating a rare scene that beautifully highlights the bond between humans and our closest living relatives.
In the viral clip, the chimpanzees can be seen hugging the man not once, but three times in a row, as if to express their gratitude in the purest way possible. After collecting all the bananas from him, one chimp even offers a gentle handshake, leaving viewers smiling at this quiet moment of connection.
The video has touched many online, with netizens flooding the comments section with their reactions. One user wrote, “So beautiful, couldn’t be me like I’d piss myself but that’s so beautiful.” Another commented, “Animals know good souls.”
Someone shared, “Though I needed bananas, I probably just needed a hug,” while another reflected, “We’re all one, we’re all connected.”
Chimpanzees share approximately 98.7% of our DNA, making them one of the species most closely related to humans. This similarity extends to their emotional lives, as they display empathy, cooperation, and gratitude, traits that explain their warm response in this video. Such moments are not only touching but also remind us of the invisible thread connecting us with the animal kingdom. In the end, maybe all we need is a banana in one hand, and a hug in the other.
Published 28 June 2025 at 16:05 IST