Would love to know the story behind it

the most precious image I've seen in a long time! thanks, mugofcoffee!

Thanks Mug for another heart-warming photo

I've wondered about this beautiful photo. Does it come natural to the animal to HUG or is it a learnt behaviour from human contact.

I'm probable odd in believing that a real hug is far more intimate and meaningful that any kiss! Now before you think me really mad/bad think of this photo with the animal KISSING the human! Doesn't work for me.

Here is another "reunion", this time with lion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmc8gDzk2sg

This is truely a great image.

great image! I would also like to know the story behind this!