It was a deeply painful scene to witness — tiny baby Leo, full of innocence, facing unexpected harm not from danger in the wild, but from his own mother. In a heartbreaking moment, she struck him harshly, again and again, leaving Leo terrified and confused.
He didn’t understand why. He wasn’t fighting or misbehaving — just seeking warmth, closeness, and care. But instead of love, he received rejection and aggression.
Each hit pushed him farther away, not just physically but emotionally. His small cries echoed softly, his body shrinking with every blow, too weak to resist but still hoping for comfort.
Sometimes in monkey troops, stress, illness, or social pressure causes mothers to act out in harsh ways, even toward their own babies. It’s a sad reality of nature — one that leaves scars both seen and unseen.
Baby Leo doesn’t deserve this.
No baby does.
