A dramatic shift happened today between mother monkey Jane and her baby Janet, and it left onlookers puzzled and saddened. It appears Jane has suddenly decided to stop nursing her little one—and baby Janet is not taking it well at all.
In the early morning, the little family was seen sitting under a tree. Janet, full of energy, was trying to cling to her mother, crying softly and reaching for milk. But Jane was clearly irritated. She gently pushed Janet away, refusing her attempts to nurse. The once warm bond between them now seemed tense.
Jane turned her back and moved to another branch, leaving Janet sitting confused and hurt. The tiny monkey’s cries became louder, her face full of emotion. She crawled back and tugged at Jane’s belly again, but the mother growled lightly and bared her teeth—not to bite, but to warn.
This reaction shocked many watchers. Jane had always been a protective mom, but now she seemed distant. Some say this behavior is a natural part of weaning. Janet is growing, and Jane might be encouraging her to start eating solid food and become more independent. But the change feels too sudden for the baby, who still sees her mom as her entire world.
Janet tried several more times, each time being denied. Eventually, she curled up nearby, looking defeated and exhausted. Her small body trembled as she fell asleep alone.
The transition from baby to toddler is never easy, especially in the wild. Today, little Janet learned a hard lesson: sometimes love looks different as we grow. Let’s hope Jane softens again soon, or that Janet learns to cope with the change in her own strong way.
