Did you know female gorillas often reunite with old companions even after years apart?

[caption id="attachment_70576" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Photo Credit: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund[/caption] In gorilla society, females often move between groups and when they join a new group, they tend to seek out and bond with another female they already know. Scientist discovered that friendships are vital in shaping the animals' social structure, reducing inbreeding, increasing genetic diversity and strengthening bonds. Read full article here.