At first glance, Minea sat calmly, looking sweet and harmless — as if nothing had happened. But moments earlier, the scene was very different.
With a flash of anger, Minea had lunged at Mako, biting and scratching in a sudden burst of aggression. Mako backed away, startled and hurt, rubbing the fresh marks left from the unexpected attack.
Now, as others approached, Minea acted innocent — grooming herself quietly, avoiding eye contact, as if saying, “I did nothing wrong.”
But the troop wasn’t fooled. A few of the older monkeys watched her closely, aware of the tension still hanging in the air. Mako stayed back, still shaken but not retaliating.
Monkey social behavior can be complex — filled with shifting emotions, sudden conflicts, and moments of manipulation. Minea’s act might’ve hidden the truth for now, but in the wild, actions rarely go unnoticed for long.
