Animals and humans definitely don’t look the same, but sometimes we share some remarkable similarities with them. Just like us, animals are capable of some incredible displays of emotion, and the video below shows that.

In the video, you will see two former circus elephants reuniting after spending 22 years apart. The video was taken at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and it is extremely emotional.

The two elephants, named Shirley and Jenny, immediately recognize each other, even though this is the first time they’ve been together after nearly two decades apart.

The heartwarming reunion is a sobering reminder that these animals have just as much capability to love as we do. The keepers are even emotional as they watch the meeting between the two friends.

You can see the emotion in the eyes of the elephants as they recognize each other through the gates, and what happens next will leave you in tears. Check out the heartwarming video of the reunion below and be sure to share it with your family and friends.