In the forest, the relationship between a mother monkey and her baby is usually filled with affection, comfort, and trust. Yet sometimes, unexpected behaviors reveal the challenges of motherhood in the wild. One such moment happened with Lora, a mother monkey who seemed to “cheat” her baby by leaving it on the ground while she focused on other things.
The little baby clung tightly to Lora’s fur, as all young monkeys naturally do. It depended on her for warmth, safety, and food. But Lora, perhaps tired or distracted by her search for food, pulled her baby off and placed it on the ground. The baby looked confused, calling softly and reaching its tiny arms toward her. Instead of immediately picking it up, Lora moved a few steps away, nibbling on fruits and scanning her surroundings.
For the baby, this was a heartbreaking moment. Left alone on the forest floor, it felt vulnerable and unsafe. It shifted nervously, squeaking and crawling toward its mother, who seemed more focused on her own needs. To an observer, it almost felt like Lora was being unfair, prioritizing her food over her baby’s need for comfort.
However, this behavior may not be as cruel as it looks. In nature, mothers sometimes leave their young briefly to rest, forage, or encourage them to develop independence. By placing the baby on the ground, Lora might have been pushing it to explore its surroundings or simply giving herself a break from the constant weight of carrying it.
Still, the scene was emotional. The baby’s innocent trust contrasted with the mother’s apparent indifference, creating the impression that Lora had “cheated” her little one. It reminds us that even in motherhood, moments of struggle and imperfection exist in the wild.
