Baby Gito, a sweet baby orangutan, was found abandoned at just five months old in 2015 after he had been dumped in a cardboard box and left out in the sun to die. Thankfully, Gito was rescued by the International Animal Rescue team just in time and was given all the care he needed to get better.
But all the care in the world wouldn’t matter if he couldn’t interact and bond with another orangutan. After baby Asoka was orphaned and ended up at their Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Sungai Awan, the team decided he would be a perfect match to play and bond with Gito.
At first, Gito was incredibly curious at his new brother since he had never met another baby orangutan before, and couldn’t wait to interact, but tiny Asoka was a little hesitant.
But soon enough the two warmed up to each other, and Gito planted a gentle kiss on his new brothers forehead as they played together.
Watch the adorable video below to see the moment these two rescued orangutan babies meet for the first time.
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[Featured image credit: Youtube/International Animal Rescue IAR]