While we may never get over Harambe’s death, it does not mean that we cannot open our hearts to another gorilla. The latest entry in our list of “most adored gentle giants” is Bobo, a Western Lowland Gorilla that is in the care of Ape Action Africa sanctuary.

Bobo gave us all another chance to observe the kindness of these animals when he encountered a young, wild bush baby in his enclosure.

It is very probable that Bobo had never seen a bush baby in his entire 24-year life. This lack of experience did not trigger anything more than curiosity and affection in his heart, as he cared for the little guy for a few hours.

The bush baby also felt comfortable in the presence of a creature that is several thousand times his size. He hopped around and attached itself to the great ape before Bobo carefully returned it to a set of trees within his enclosure, leaving the bystanders to witness the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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1. Say Hello to Bobo, the 24-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla that was rescued in ’96 by the Ape Action Africa

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2. A while back, Bobo made a new friend and the relationship between the two is just heart-melting 🙂

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3. “On his morning checks, our gorilla caregiver discovered Bobo cradling a young, wild bush baby”

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4. “The bush baby showed no fear of Bobo, moving around his body and spending time hopping around in an open grassy area, before choosing to return to Bobo”

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