A shocking and disturbing scene unfolded when monkey Minea, filled with jealousy and anger, began screaming loudly and suddenly scratched the head of a helpless newborn baby monkey.
Minea’s behavior turned aggressive without warning. Her face was tense, eyes narrowed, and her loud, piercing screams echoed with frustration. Other monkeys looked on, startled, as her jealousy turned into action. In a swift, nasty moment, she lashed out — her fingers raking across the baby’s soft, delicate head.
The newborn, too young to defend itself, cried out in pain and fear. Its tiny body trembled, not understanding the reason for the sudden attack. The mother rushed in, panicked, trying to protect her baby, wrapping it tightly in her arms and glaring at Minea.
Minea backed away, still screeching, pacing furiously. Her jealousy seemed to stem from the attention the baby was getting — the love, the care, the spotlight that was no longer hers. Sadly, this kind of behavior can happen in some monkey groups, especially when emotions like envy, stress, or competition for social attention are involved.
