A heartbreaking scene unfolded today in the troop as tiny baby monkey Ada faced one of her most difficult moments. Once a cheerful little baby always clinging to her mother, today Ada’s cries echoed in pain and confusion. Angel, her mother, has started to reject Ada’s desperate attempts to nurse. The once-loving bond between them seems to fade as Angel begins the harsh process of weaning.
Ada, still small and fragile, cannot understand why her mother refuses to feed her. Each time she reaches for milk, Angel pushes her away, sometimes biting or hitting to keep her off. The little one trembles, her cries turning into fits of distress that almost look like seizures — her tiny body shaking, her voice weakening as she pleads for comfort that no longer comes. The other monkeys glance over but do nothing; this is part of nature’s harsh rule, yet it feels unbearably cruel to watch.
Angel’s behavior may not come from hate but from instinct — she wants her baby to grow independent. Yet, the way she forces it feels merciless. Ada’s thin body, her sad eyes, and her trembling hands touch every heart who witnesses her suffering. Between the hunger, the exhaustion, and the rejection, Ada continues to cry out for milk that will never return.
Though nature is teaching Ada to survive without her mother’s milk, the lesson is painful. Angel walks away, leaving her baby curled on the ground, sobbing softly. The sight is both tragic and powerful — a reminder of the struggle between love and survival in the wild. Poor baby Ada’s story is one that breaks hearts but reflects the reality of life among monkeys.
