It was a painful and confusing sight—one that left many onlookers asking the same heartbreaking question: Why would a mother mistreat her own baby monkey like this? The tiny baby clung to a tree branch, crying loudly, while the mother sat nearby, showing no comfort or care. At times, she even pushed the baby away or bit it lightly, leaving the baby even more frightened and helpless.
While it’s easy to judge from the outside, this kind of behavior in the monkey world can happen for several reasons. Sometimes, a young or stressed mother doesn’t know how to care for her baby properly. First-time monkey mothers, especially those living in captivity or harsh environments, can become confused, overwhelmed, or even aggressive. In some cases, the baby may be sick or weak, and the mother instinctively rejects it—thinking it may not survive.
In the wild, monkey mothers are usually very protective and loving. They carry their babies everywhere, groom them, and keep them close. But when something disrupts the natural bond—such as trauma, illness, or lack of food—the mother may act in ways that seem cruel to us.
Sadly, the baby monkey in this case was left crying, searching for warmth and love. It tried to crawl back to its mother repeatedly, only to be pushed away again. Thankfully, caretakers nearby noticed the situation and gently rescued the baby, wrapping it in a soft cloth and giving it warmth and milk.
This situation reminds us that even in the animal world, relationships can break down under stress. It’s a powerful reminder of the need for compassion—not only toward animals in pain but also toward those who hurt others because they are hurting too.
