In recent months, a touching video of a baby kangaroo being hugged by its mother has been circulating on social media.

The video has already become a hit on Facebook, with over 30 million views to date.

The video, created by photographer and videographer Shelley Pearson, inspired animal lovers online to follow their reactions. Posting the video, he wrote that he never expected the phenomenon to inspire so many netizens.

Along with the video, he captured on camera a truly special and delightful moment between mother and child, adding that he is grateful for the opportunity to see such a moment live.

The video was filmed near Rockingham, Western Australia, where two kangaroos have won over many animal lovers with their affection. Watch the scene where you can see a baby kangaroo and its mother hugging.