Gorilla scratches its head as it tries to befriend tiny bird, viral video amuses people

Adorable moments between animals of different species weave a heartwarming narrative that never fails to leave people with a warm and fuzzy feeling in their hearts. An addition to that list is this video showing an interaction between a gorilla and a bird. The footage shows how the curious ape tries to befriend the tiny bird.

“The sense of wonder is not a human trait only: watch this young gorilla being enchanted by a smaller form of life,” reads the caption posted along with the video on X. The post also indicated that the scene was captured at the Calgary Zoo.

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The video opens to show the inside of a gorilla enclosure, where the ape is seen looking at the bird and scratching its head. This goes on for some time, and then the animal gently tries to catch the feathery creature.

Take a look at the heartwarming video:

The video was posted a few days ago. Since then, the clip has accumulated nearly 2.2 million views - and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also collected several comments from people.

What did X users say about this sweet video?

“That gorilla is being so gentle with that little birdie!” posted an X user.

“Wow, nature's magic captivates us all,” added another.

“The wonder in this gorilla's eyes reminds us that curiosity and awe are universal traits, bridging the gap between species,” expressed a third.

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“The sense of wonder is not limited to humans alone. It's nice to see how even animals like this young gorilla can be enchanted by the smaller forms of life,” joined a fourth.

“I'm so grateful for the little moments of happiness that make life so special,” wrote a fifth.

What are your thoughts on this video of the gorilla's interaction with this small bird? Did the clip leave you smiling?