A concerning moment unfolded today when Mother Mila, momentarily distracted, caused her tiny baby to fall from a low branch—a fall that, while not from great height, left the baby startled and shaken.
The mother and infant had been resting in the trees, with the baby clinging loosely to Mila’s belly as she moved about. But while adjusting her position and reaching for food, Mila made a careless shift—unaware that her baby had loosened its grip. In just a second, the infant slipped and tumbled to the ground.
Luckily, the fall wasn’t far, and the ground beneath was soft with leaves. The baby let out a sharp cry, stunned more by the shock than by injury. Mila quickly realized what had happened and rushed down to retrieve her baby, chirping anxiously and scooping the infant up in her arms.
She inspected the little one, grooming it frantically, and held it close for several minutes. Though the baby was not seriously hurt, the moment was a clear reminder that even experienced mothers can make mistakes—and how fragile young monkeys truly are in their early weeks of life.
Observers noted that Mila stayed close to the ground for some time afterward, clearly more cautious and attentive. These moments, though difficult to witness, are part of the natural learning process in wild troops.
The baby has since been monitored and appears unharmed—eating, moving, and responding normally. Mila continues to show signs of guilt and protectiveness, keeping the baby closer than usual.
