Whether sharing food or embracing, the affection that they have for one another is palpable.

Poliza took the photos in 2007 during a trip to Gabon.

As gorillas and chimpanzees don’t always get along, it was a special site to behold.

Friendship Between Orphaned Chimp and Gorilla

In the wild, chimpanzees and gorillas do not get along, Poliza tells My Modern Met.

But just like cats and dogs it seems to be mostly a trained behavior.

I was very happy to see that.

Orphaned Baby Chimpanzee in Gabon

And somewhat surprised initially, but it soon made sense.

But seeing this proves that much of our problems are based on trained behavior.

That’s why traveling is so important.

Baby Gorilla in Gabon

The baby animals had developed an extraordinary friendship and shared everything together.

Whether eating, playing, or cuddling, they’d formed a bond that transcended their differences.

by Gorilla and Chimp Sharing Food

Cute Baby Animal Friendship

Friendship Between Orphaned Chimp and Gorilla

Baby Gorilla and Chimp Sharing Food

Baby Gorilla and Chimp Playing

Friendship Between Baby Chimp and Gorilla by Michael Poliza

Baby Gorilla and Chimp Playing in a Tree

Baby Chimp and Gorilla Embracing