India, March 15 -- A retired circus elephant in Russia was seen mourning her partner, of over 25 years, after she collapsed and passed away. The emotional moment was captured in a video that has since gone viral, showing the depth of grief and connection between the two animals.

Jenny and Magda performed together in a circus for more than two decades. When Jenny passed away this week, Magda refused to let veterinarians near her for several hours, instead hugging and staying close to her.

"In the first minutes after the tragedy, she lightly pushed her friend and tried to lift her, and then began to hug her," news outlet Baza reported. "Magda said goodbye to Jenny for several hours and did not allow veterinarians near her."

The video, wh...