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24 Incredibly Heartwarming Animal Stories That Will Hit You Right In The Feels

5. The orangutan and the dog who forged a precious friendship.

Roscoe the orangutan

Roscoe the orangutan was heartbroken after the loss of his parents. He stopped eating and did not respond to medical treatment. During the same period of time, an older sickly dog was found in the zoo and brought to the same animal treatment center. The two met and have been together ever since!

6. The parade of elephants who paid a tribute to the man that saved their lives.

Wild elephants mourn author's death

When author and legendary conservationist Lawrence Anthony died, these South African elephants marched for two hours through the Zululand bush until they reached his house. These elephants had been saved by Anthony years ago, after they were deemed violent and sentenced to death. Anthony rehabilitated the animals and gave them a chance at a better life.