It was a heartbreaking sight today in the monkey troop. A tiny baby monkey, barely old enough to climb on his own, was seen with a deep injury on his face. His usually bright and curious eyes were tired, and he clung to a tree quietly—clearly in pain.
No one knows exactly how it happened. Maybe he fell during play, or got accidentally hurt by another monkey in the group. Life in the wild is often unpredictable, and young monkeys are especially vulnerable.
What stood out most was how the troop reacted. A few older monkeys came near to check on him. One gently touched his back, as if offering comfort. The baby didn’t make a sound—he just held on tightly to the bark and stayed still, blinking slowly.
Even though the injury looked serious, he was strong. He tried to move, even to climb, despite the discomfort. That small act showed incredible resilience for someone so young.
His mother stayed close, watching him with worried eyes. She licked his wound gently, trying to soothe him the only way she knew how. It was a quiet, emotional moment—a reminder that animal mothers, just like human ones, feel deeply for their babies.
