It’s heartbreaking to witness such a tragic scene—tiny baby monkey Julina, only 12 hours old, whimpering in pain after being bitten by her own mother, Jade. Born so fragile, with eyes barely open and limbs trembling with new life, Julina should be resting safely in the arms of her mother. Instead, she faces pain and rejection at the most tender moment of her existence.
Jade, a young and stressed mother, may not understand how to care for her newborn. Her body shows signs of fatigue, her behavior is confused, and sadly, that confusion has turned to aggression. Without motherly instinct fully awakened, Jade suddenly snaps, biting helpless Julina in a moment of frustration or fear.
Poor Julina’s cry is silent at first—just a tiny shake, then a long, weak wail as she curls up from the pain. Her skin is so soft and new that even the smallest bite leaves a mark, both on her body and in the hearts of those watching. One cannot help but feel a million pities for this baby whose welcome into the world has already been stained by suffering.
This situation raises so many questions. Why did Jade bite her baby? Is she overwhelmed, scared, or simply too young to understand? Or is something wrong in the troop dynamic that caused her stress?
Julina deserves warmth, milk, and love, not fear and injury. One can only hope that Jade’s instincts awaken soon, or that another gentle female from the troop will step in to care for baby Julina. No baby should suffer so early in life—especially not from the very one meant to protect her. A deep ache stays in the heart after seeing such sorrow.
