How often do people forget about compassion, seeking to know the world around them. But it is one of the most important qualities of a "good" Person with a big heart and a bright soul.
And while people are trying to find the golden mean around themselves, the animals set an excellent example for all of humanity, showing how to treat the events around them and that nothing human is alien to them. Look closely and believe that animals can feel someone else's pain and joy, and therefore they have a soul. In these touching stories everyone can learn something special for themselves and look at the world from a different angle.
1. Gorilla Coco emotionally reacts to the sad moment in her favorite film.
A few decades ago, like a bolt from the blue, the news came that scientists could teach a gorilla to talk. Coco - female gorilla family - knows about 2000 human words and is able to communicate in the language of deaf-mutes. She understands many things and can make sentences of 5-7 words, as well as answer questions.
To confirm the presence of the soul of Koko, various experiments were carried out. For example, when Koko watches his favorite movie "Tea with Mussolini", she always turns away at the moment where the boy forever says goodbye to his relatives. With gestures she shows "Lamentations", "Mama", "Bad", "Anxiety", as if perfectly understands the sadness of the situation. Or, for example, another case in the life of a talking monkey. Once, Coco gave a kitten named All Ball. She became very attached to him, fussed with him and rolled on her back. But soon after this kitten was hit by a car, and Koko was emotionally traumatized. When someone asks her about a kitten, she always answers "The cat is sleeping." And if she show his photo, then Koko says: "Cry, sad, frown."
2. Parrot, who uttered the most piercing words before his death.
Alex, the African gray parrot Jaco, was able to count and perfectly distinguished colors. And, as it is supposed, he had an excellent relationship with his mistress, Irene Pepperberg. When in 2007 Alex died, the last thing he said to Irene was: "Be good. I love you".
3. There is an opinion that cows have the ability to make best friends and suffer greatly if they are later divided.
According to the scientist Krist McLennon, cows who were familiar with their partner had much less stress level if it were a casual partner.
4. Guide dogs, which brought their owners out of the famous Twin Towers, collapsed from the September 11 terrorist attack.
Guide dogs Salty and Rosel were awarded a medal for courage, since on an unfortunate day they managed to lead their owners out of the building, descended with them from the 70th floor. Moreover, they took the men away from the scene, saving their lives.
5. Terrier Jack Russell, who gave his life to protect five children from wild dogs.
In 2007 there was a terrible case. Several children played in the playground with terrier George, when they were attacked by pitbulls. According to one of the children, George immediately began to protect children, throwing and barking at big dogs. In turn, pitbulls began to attack George and bite him by the neck and back. This fight allowed the children to take shelter, but, unfortunately, the terrier died of the wounds received. He was awarded a posthumous medal for bravery.
6. Beluga, rescued a diver from the bottom of the Arctic basin.
When the free diver Yang Yun decided to return from the bottom of the Arctic basin, she realized that her legs had contracted and she could not move. According to Yang Yun herself: "I realized that I can not get out. It became hard for me to breathe, and I slowly went to the bottom, realizing that this was the end. Then I felt some force at my feet, which pushed me to the surface. " At this time the whale-beluga Milla saw what was happening to Yun and hurried to her aid, pushing her into the safe zone.
7. A cat that feels the approaching death.
Oscar's cat lived for a long time in a nursing home and had the ability to warn workers and elderly people about the soonest time of death. He quietly came into the patient's room and could spend hours on his bed. As one relative of two sisters, who died in a nursing home, said that Oscar's presence filled the room with an unusual atmosphere of completion and satisfaction. Both sisters loved pets. And at the most exciting moment Oscar brought calmness to the room, monotonously purring. Is there anything else that can match the purring of a cat ?!
8. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who at the cost of his life saved the hostess from bandits with a machete.
Patricia Edshid made tea when three armed machete men burst into her house. Patricia's ex-husband jerked to the rescue, but was injured by one of the attackers. As Eddshid says: "I was locked in the kitchen with my dog Oi and one of the bandits. The man waved the machete over my head. At that moment Oi bit his hand. And even when the bandit hit my dog on the head, she still kicked him out of the house. If it had not been for Oi, I would have died. She saved my life. "
9. A gorilla who remembers her friend.
At a young age, a small gorilla Quibi was taken from Africa to England. Demian Aspinalli, the mentor of Quibi, worked with Quibi. At the age of 5, it was decided to take the gorilla back to Africa for a free life in freedom. After 5 years, Demian decided to visit an old friend. He went to Africa and, traveling on the river, called the gorilla habitual for Quiby way. A few minutes later Quibi appeared on the shore, recognizing Demian's voice. The mentor's fears were not confirmed, Quibi was not afraid of people. Demian describes the moment of the meeting as follows: "He looked into my eyes with tenderness and love. Quibi could not let me go. And I can say that it was the best experience in my life. "
10. Fish use additional opportunities to complete tasks.
In 2011, the diver captured a snapshot of a fish that smashed the shell of the shellfish to get to its contents. This action has proved that fish are much smarter than most people think.
11. German Shepherd, who became the guide for the blind spaniel.
When Ellie, a blind spaniel, got into the orphanage, then the head of Jean Spencer could never think how to develop the further life of a defenseless dog. It turned out that one of the "inmates" shelter, the German shepherd Leo, took custody of Ellie. Jin says: "When we go for a walk in the park, Leo always directs Ellie. He always protects her and tries to keep Ellie away from other dogs. "
12. Circus elephants that met in the reserve after 25 years of separation.
Jenny and Shirley met in the same circus when Jenny was an elephant, and Shirley turned 25 years old. Soon their paths parted and only 25 years later they met again at the elephant shelter. Since the moment of the meeting, Jenny has behaved strangely, trying to constantly get the trunk to Shirley's cage. When Shirley realized that she was familiar with this elephant, she "trumpeted" into the trunk, showing everyone how happy to see her long-time friend. Since then they have become inseparable friends.
13. The amazing story of a lion.
In 1969, two brothers from London took on the upbringing of Christian's lion cub. But when he became too big, they decided to take him to Africa and let him go free. A year later the brothers decided to visit the lion, but were warned that he had his own pride and it is unlikely that Christian will remember them. After hours of watching the pride, a miracle happened. The lion recognized the brothers and was very glad to see them.