Many people think that animals are just dumb animals but in fact, they are intelligent beings with feelings and emotions. Like us, they can understand and feel that they are being helped. And of course, they know how to express gratitude to those who help or save them. And the gorilla in this post is a great example that will show you how cute and intelligent animals are.
Meet Pikin, a poor gorilla rescued from poachers by Ape Action Africa. She was so frightened that rescuers had to sedate her to move her from one enclosure to another. When the sedative wore off, Picken woke up in the car. But surprisingly, instead of being angry and scared, she was soft and calm in the arms of Apollinaire Ndukhodo, the man who joined the rescue mission. He devoted his entire life to helping and protecting wild animals, especially gorillas in Cameroon.
The tender moment between Appolinaire and the gorilla was captured by talented photographer Jo-Ann McArthur. The heartwarming picture shows Pekin embracing the man feeling rescued and safe. Needless to say, this picture melted everyone’s hearts and was chosen as
Winner of the Wildlife Photography of the Year category.
“I’m so grateful that this image resonates with people and I hope it inspires us all to care a little more about animals. No act of compassion for them is too small,” MacArthur said. said “I regularly document the cruelty animals suffer at our hands, but sometimes I witness stories of rescue, hope, and redemption. Such is the story of Piquin and Appolinaire, a beautiful moment between friends.
The Natural History Museum of London organizes this photo competition every year and the authorities were also impressed by this photo.
Director Sir Michael Dixon said, “Jo-Anne’s inspiring portrait is a symbol of humanity’s ability to protect the world’s most vulnerable species and create a more sustainable future for life on our planet.” “Images like Jo-Ann’s are a reminder that we can make a difference and that we all have a role to play in addressing our impact on the natural world.”
Do animals have enough self-awareness to understand they are being helped?
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