Dying Chimpanzee reunites with old caretaker, embraces in joy

At Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, 59-year-old chimpanzee Mama, weak and near death, suddenly lit up when old caretaker Jan van Hooff visited her. Their embrace revealed deep affection, challenging old views on animal emotions. Mama, long known for mediating disputes in her colony, died a week later, leaving a lasting legacy in primate research.