It was a shocking and heartbreaking moment — a newborn baby monkey, still fragile and unsteady, lost balance and tumbled from a high stone ledge.
The fall seemed to happen in slow motion. The tiny baby had only just begun exploring the area near its mother when it slipped. With no grip and no strength to stop the fall, it dropped hard onto the ground below.
A painful cry followed the thud — small, weak, and full of fear. The troop nearby froze, and the mother rushed down, panicked and confused.
The baby lay motionless for a moment, then began to squirm slowly. It was clear the impact was serious. Even if there were no visible wounds, the trauma from such a fall could cause deep injury — especially to one so new to the world.
Accidents like these are tragic reminders of how vulnerable newborn monkeys truly are. They rely completely on their mothers, not just for food, but for safety, guidance, and protection from dangers — even simple ones like height.
