“Magical” reunion of Toronto swan pair goes viral

This week is National Wildlife Week in Canada – a time to learn more about wildlife and appreciate just how fascinating wild creatures are.

Creatures like a pair of trumpeter swans, whose reunion after time apart was captured on video.

Melanie Zettler has more on the sweetest wildlife reunion that’s gone viral.

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[TheSeptemberRose]

THANK YOU FOR RESCUING HIM! It's so sweet to see them back together! 🥰

[hmfoden]

I’m not crying, your crying….

How beautiful 💕

[mayonnaiseeee]

aww they really do sound like trumpets 🎺, glad they had a happy reunion and there wasn't anything seriously wrong with the captured swan

[elena]

I am glad they're finally together and happy 😊

[aaronalquiza]

that one pigeon in the middle like "oops gotta get outta the way i don't wanna make this awkward"

[artchillery]

Our Volunteers had a great opportunity to record the reunion of these two Trumpeter Swans 717 (Charlotte) and Y37 (Mango) - We work with all wildlife at the park and when we sight an illness or injury with any of these animals, we will work closely with the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) to get them back on their feet and released back into the wild again!!

PLEASE NOTE: Trumpeter Swans feed on aquatic vegetation and wild grasses in their natural environment!!

PLEASE "DO NOT" FEED THE TRUMPETER SWANS OR ANY OTHER WATER BIRD "BREAD" OR ANY OTHER "JUNK FOOD" THAT YOU MAY FIND IN YOUR HOME!!

BREAD AND JUNK FOOD HAVE LITTLE OR NO NUTITIONAL VALUE FOR SWANS OR ANIMALS - AND IF TOO MUCH BREAD IS FED TO BABY SWANS OR BABY WATER BIRDS, THEY MAY GET A DEFORMITY CALLED "ANGEL WING" CAUSED DIRECTLY BY BREAD AND BREAD PRODUCTS!! IN MOST CASES, THAT BABY WOULD HAVE TO BE EUTHANIZED AS IT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD!!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR NOT DOING THIS - TO KEEP OUR WILDLIFE HEALTHY AND STRONG!! 😊😊

[ruthbickerstaffe]

In these difficult times this is so beautiful to see❤

[jvcrjnt]

All animals are so special. Support your local wildlife rehabilitation center!!

[dawntrandahl]

Trumpeter Swans are absolutely stunning birds & they are deeply committed to their partner. The life saving rescue of one swan actually saved both of their lives! God bless our heroes!

[elizabethsmith]

Oh so beautiful ❤ a reminder that animals feel too.

[touchofgrey]

I hope nothing bad happens to them and will be together for life!

[jackc]

Human! Remember...This Is Call 'Love for Life' 🥰 (Thanks for the Rescue Team )

[Trund]

Absolutely spectacular! Bless the rescuers for saving Mr. Swan! 🦢🤍🦢

[DHMcV]

How touching ❤️❤️ We need to be more like swans.

[chandacoventry]

Best thing I’ve seen all week. It brought a wee tear to me eye.

[PerAllwin]

Swans are also extremely protective parents and will aggressively chase and fight off animals much larger than themselves to protect their offspring. The male will often take an offensive stance and attack the predator, while the female will stay back with the babies vigilantly guarding them.

[kelly_]

Omg! So sweet! Who's cutting onions! 💜💜💜💜😭😭😭😭

[chiclids]

I’ve been saying this for years that animals do have emotions. They express their feelings. I’m so grateful to see this. I always love this.

[Willowy]

I have no words. Amazing. Beautiful. These ain't enough. It is just a privilege to see them talking to each other.

[katiedid]

They sound like those bicycle horns we had on bikes and trikes when I was a child.
Their happiness and communion make me feel happy.