A while ago, I received an email with some amazing pictures of two swallows. It undoubtedly did the rounds at some time or other. Anyway, the photos show some very touching pictures of a swallow actually crying in distress after his mate was hit by a car.

At first the swallow tried anxiously to feed his injured mate. But she died and so he tried to lift her up – in vain.  Then realizing that she wasn’t going to get up, he stood over her lifeless body and cried.

I must warn you; this is not for the faint-hearted – it’s a real tear jerker and I defy anyone to watch it dry-eyed.

How the French Responded

Apparently these photos were sold to a famous French newspaper for a small fee. The paper sold out that same day and millions of people wept over them.  If you watch the short series you’ll see why.

There are many true stories about animals that show feeling. But this is one of the most touching by far. It’s a poignant love story that has stolen people’s hearts.

If you have a story about an animal showing real feeling – please add it to the comments below and share it with us – maybe we can convince any nay-sayers that animals do indeed have feelings.